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Rika Herbst

South African 1967- 

Rika Herbst was born in Virginia, Free State in 1967. The artist entered the ceramic industry as an enthusiastic amateur by attending classes and masterclasses at various studios which equipped her with the skills to open her own studio in 2003.

Herbst holds a Bachelor of Arts degree which she completed in 2021, majoring in Art History and Ancient History, further studying and researching Ancient Near Eastern History which she completed in January 2024.

The artist strives to create textures that compel touch and evoke memory, with the interplay of light and shadow enhancing each piece. The ethereal qualities of porcelain and exploring innovative techniques such as acid combined with soluble salts and rare earth minerals to enhance designs while maintaining translucency.

Herbst's work has featured in numerous exhibitions in South Africa and internationally. The artist achieved various awards, amongst others the Decorex SA Handmade Collection - Award for Best Product Design South Africa in 2011. -

Herbst has memberships in the International Academy of Ceramics and Ceramics South Africa, Western Cape. She has also participated in festivals and artist residencies in Shanghai and China 2016, 2023 and 2024.

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Rika Herbst; Epoch of Form
23 Jul 2025
Starting at ZAR 28 000