Almost anything can become acartoonwhen you give it eyes and legs.
The same can be said for a chunk of ceramic or glass.
Sweden-based artistBenjamin Ugglacreates playful blob-like characters that have sprouted arms, legs, and eyes.
This idea eventually burst off the page, spurring numerous three-dimensional interpretations in clay.
Uggla continued experimenting with his figures by translating them to glass next.
Whether in glass or ceramic, looking at Uggla’s sculptures inspires a sense of joy.
Sweden-based artist Benjamin Uggla creates charming blob-like characters out of glass and ceramic.
Their wide eyes paired with their thin arms and legs give the figures a distinctly cartoonish appearance.
Some are depicted doing ordinary human activities like playing video games and working on the computer.
Others are rendered sitting (either by themselves, or on top of an animal).
Despite their alien appearance, there is something relatable about these characters.
