ABS Objects Studio

A.B.S. Objects is a Tel Aviv-based ceramic design studio dedicated to exploring and shaping a contemporary Israeli design language. In recent years, the studio has focused on visual elements deeply rooted in local culture – the Hebrew language, architectural heritage, and symbols from Israel’s built and graphic environment.
The work draws inspiration from architectural forms, design styles, Hebrew typography, and familiar visual motifs that form a complex and layered mosaic of Israeli identity. Among the references are ancient structures, eclectic facades, water towers, and iconic landmarks such as the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum. Each handmade ceramic piece carries a Hebrew word related to its function or meaning, with the letter itself becoming a sculptural, three-dimensional visual form.
This ongoing project, first presented in 2025 (Hebrew year 5785), is inspired by early efforts to define Israeli design through institutions and creators such as Bezalel under Boris Schatz, ceramic manufacturers like Lapid, Naaman, and Beit Hayotzer, and modern Hebrew artists and architects who sought to build a visual language for a new society.

Avi Ben Shoshan

Avi Ben Shoshan is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in ceramic design, and the founder of - א.ב.ש חפצים- (formerly ABS Objects).
He holds a degree in Industrial Design from Shenkar College, where he taught for three years. He currently teaches design at the Architecture Department of Sami Shamoon College of Engineering in Be’er Sheva, the Benyamini Center for Contemporary Ceramics, and Shenkar’s School of Interior Design and Architecture.
His work has been sold internationally between 2019 and 2022, from South Korea to New York. Alongside his studio practice, Avi has exhibited in group shows in Israel and abroad, led professional workshops, and produced a masterclass for the international platform DOMESTIKA. His projects span design, curation, and collaboration, all grounded in hand-making and a strong connection to local cultural contexts.

Custom Projects

The studio is dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind pieces that merge sustainable materials with both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary processes. At the heart of ABS Objects’ design philosophy is a deep connection to Middle Eastern aesthetics, local material culture, and the functional and symbolic roles of objects in daily life.
Guided by a sensitivity to form, structure, and surface, the studio draws inspiration from modernist architecture, art history, and Israeli design heritage. Whether through handmade ceramics, custom tilework, or collaborative installations, ABS Objects bridges the worlds of art, design, and emerging technologies—producing objects that are both timeless and deeply rooted in place.
Avi Ben Shoshan welcomes inquiries for custom-made projects, site-specific commissions, or design collaborations with institutions, architects, and private clients.

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