Functional ceramics

My ceramics are typically wheel-thrown out of stoneware clay. The architectural aspect of ceramics is the part that fascinates me the most. My shapes, simple or complex depending on the whim of the day, develop from raw formlessness and find their purpose, the function for which they will become vases, bottles, jugs, objects that will inhabit a home and will interact with people on a daily basis.

In recent years I have studied and tested glaze formulation and have distilled my own glazes starting from minerals, from the native clays of my land and even from ash. This mysterious and ever-changing component, coming from the waste material of my fireplace, allows me to pursue another of my passions: recycling and reusing materials.

I am very aware of the impact of my work on the environment. Therefore I power my kilns with photovoltaic energy, recover raw materials as much as possible and reuse packaging materials for my shipments.

My aesthetic combines form and function in a sleek and essential style inspired by the Studio Pottery movement. It was a very long journey of training and experimentation. At long last I can finally say that I have found my voice in ceramics.

This never-ending study process allows me to control the qualities of the glaze, not only in terms of an aesthetics, but also in chemical terms whereby I can guarantee durability and absence of toxicity. I am very proud of my glazes, beautiful, variegated and durable, perfectly suitable to be in contact with foods.

My current production is mostly stoneware tableware, kitchenware and home decor items fired in oxidation.

The strength and properties of my functional ceramics are similar to those of mass-produced items, with a touch of originality and humanity as their added value.