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About US
The Art of Earth and Fire
Where touch and sensation shape every creation, reflecting a profound connection to the world around us.
Our Story
In a world increasingly dominated by mass production and digital experiences, our studio stands as a sanctuary where the ancient dialogue between human hands and earth continues. Our journey began with a simple belief: that there is profound beauty in objects shaped by human touch, objects that carry within them the story of their creation and the spirit of their maker.
What started as a passionate exploration of artistic expression through painting gradually evolved into a deep love affair with clay. The transition was natural, almost inevitable—a calling that could not be ignored. There is something magical about holding raw earth in your hands, feeling its texture and weight, and witnessing its transformation through your touch and the elemental power of fire.
The Language of Clay
Every piece that emerges from our studio is born from a conversation—a dialogue between artist and material that transcends words. Clay has its own language, its own wisdom accumulated over millions of years. It speaks through sensation: the cool dampness against skin, the resistance and yield to pressure, the subtle changes as it dries and transforms.
We believe that working with clay is not merely about imposing one's will upon a passive material, but rather about discovering what the clay itself wishes to become. Each vessel, each form that takes shape on our wheel or under our hands, reveals itself gradually through this ongoing conversation. The process is both meditative and exhilarating—a dance between intention and discovery.
Our Craft: Raku and Terracotta
The Ancient Fire of Raku
Among the techniques we employ, raku holds a special place in our heart. Originating in 16th century Japan, raku is more than a firing technique—it is a philosophy, a way of embracing both control and chance in the creative process.
The raku process is dramatic and elemental. After the initial bisque firing, pieces are glazed and placed in a kiln where they're rapidly heated to around 1,000°C. Then comes the moment of transformation: the glowing hot pieces are removed from the kiln and placed in containers with combustible materials like sawdust or leaves. As these materials ignite, they consume the available oxygen, creating a reduction atmosphere that pulls striking metallic effects from the glazes and dramatic carbon patterns on unglazed surfaces.
Each raku piece tells the story of its fiery birth—unpredictable, unique, and impossible to replicate exactly. The crackled surfaces, metallic lusters, and smoky patterns speak of the elemental forces that shaped them. Working with raku teaches patience, acceptance, and the beauty of relinquishing perfect control.
The Timeless Voice of Terracotta
Terracotta—literally "baked earth" in Italian—connects our work to one of humanity's oldest ceramic traditions. This rich, iron-bearing clay has been used across cultures for millennia, from ancient Greek amphorae to the famous terracotta warriors of China.
We are drawn to terracotta for its warmth, its earthiness, and its honest connection to the ground beneath our feet. The distinctive reddish-orange hue comes from iron oxide that reveals itself during firing, a chromatic reminder of the clay's geological origins.
Our terracotta pieces celebrate the natural beauty of the material itself. Often left partially unglazed, they invite touch, revealing the subtle texture of the clay body. There is a timelessness to terracotta that resonates deeply with our philosophy—these are objects that feel as though they could have existed centuries ago or centuries from now, transcending trends and fashions.
Philosophy: Between Earth and Art
Our creative philosophy centers on the belief that meaningful objects should connect us more deeply to the world, not separate us from it. In an age of virtual experiences and disposable goods, handcrafted ceramics offer something increasingly rare: a tangible connection to the earth and to human creativity.
We see each piece that leaves our studio as more than an object—it is an invitation to pause, to notice, to touch and be touched. A handcrafted bowl is not merely a container for food; it is a daily reminder of our connection to the earth that nourishes us. A ceramic vessel is not simply decorative; it holds space, both physically and metaphorically, for contemplation and appreciation.
The Japanese concept of "wabi-sabi"—finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence—deeply influences our work. We embrace the subtle asymmetries, the marks of tools, the variations in glaze that reveal the human hand behind each piece. These are not flaws to be eliminated but rather signatures of authenticity, reminders that these objects were born from a living, breathing process.
From Our Hands to Yours
Every piece in our collection begins as raw earth and passes through many stages of transformation—wedging, forming, trimming, drying, firing, often multiple times—before it reaches completion. This journey can take weeks, sometimes months, with each step requiring patience and attentiveness.
We believe this investment of time and care infuses the work with a quality that can be sensed, if not always articulated. There is an energy in handcrafted objects, a presence that machine-made items, however perfect in form, cannot replicate.
When you bring one of our pieces into your home, you're not just acquiring an object—you're continuing its story. How you use it, where you place it, the moments it witnesses and participates in—all become part of its ongoing narrative. In this way, the conversation that began in our studio between hands and clay extends outward, creating new connections and and meanings.