Malene Bjelke is a Danish sculptor whose work explores the human experience through expressive stoneware figures. A graduate of the Danish School of Design in 1993, Bjelke draws from over 20 years of experience in theater and costume design, which deeply informs her artistic practice. From her studio at Kronborg Castle, she creates sculptures that capture the complexity of human archetypes, emotions, and states of mind, often focusing on the interaction between a figure and its surrounding space. Her Character series for Kähler embodies this approach, blending Kähler’s artistic heritage with contemporary interpretations of human diversity and individuality. Bjelke’s work invites viewers to reflect on themselves and the shared landscapes of human existence.