Ceramics: Clay cigarettes delight in galleries and social media

Cigarettes, a common sight in pop culture, are now making a notable presence in visual arts and social media, prompting conversations about their renewed trendiness. Three ceramic artists shared their perspectives on the symbolism of tobacco in their works.

According to a recent report by The Washington Post, cigarettes are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly among artists and social media influencers. This trend was already noticeable last year, with smoking appearing more frequently on screen in films and on concert stages.

In the realm of ceramics, tobacco can represent a variety of themes. Works like Piiti Blomqvist's "Guardian Angel" and Inkeri Rantala's "The Pursuit of Happiness" incorporate elements related to cigarettes, suggesting deeper symbolic meanings within the art pieces. Artist Maisa Majakka was also featured, shown carving a cigarette filter into paper porcelain.