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Philip Hedegaard (b. 1992) is a Danish visual artist. In 2019 he started to experiment with ceramics. His powerful form of expression relates him with primitivism, post-graffiti, expressionism, raw art or even children’s art. 

"My consciousness often revolves around the themes of death and rebirth, like when a flower dies and is resurrected. Between these two states, I sense a huge force of energy, which I feel we are all a part of. What fascinates me most about working with clay as a medium is how closely it connects me to both the core of the earth and the infinity of the universe. The clay soil, which has been the foundation of human habitats for thousands of years, from settlements to caves. I draw inspiration from these archaeological excavations, seeking stories and emotions. It is the elements of the earth, it sits in our bones and gives me pigments to paint with, endless possibilities for shaping, and an endless palette of glaze options. In return, I hope to convey through my art what I hear the sky telling me. I want to inspire my audience to also listen more carefully in silence and not just reproduce the junk we are constantly being filled with. I am very open to materials in my work and for me the alternation between them is very important for the development of the different media. When I paint, for example, my understanding of sculpture can develop wildly, and also the other way around. I am currently working with clay, painting and braiding of various bark and willow."