About me
My work is an ode to the inspiration our species has felt for centuries while observing the landscapes, discovering materials and watching minerals turn to glass.
After a human rights education and a career in tech, I knew it was time for a change. My many experiences inform my approach to creating ceramics.
My approach is curious and grounded in science, while striving for natural and organic forms that match the landscapes of our planet.
The forms I create fulfil the roles of function, art and ceremonial vessels. My goal is to translate a concept onto an object made of clay, the humblest of materials.
I work primarily with hand-building techniques. I build my objects by hand, with a few tools and without the help of a wheel. My work is organised in collections which are born out of long periods of research and experimentation.
Chemistry and poetry
I formulate and create my own glazes, often inspired by my travels. Formulating a new glaze often means spending weeks researching a material or the geology of a place. The process will then involve several rounds of testing and modifications to the glaze chemistry.
Visual storytelling
Having worked as a photographer, I incorporate analog photography to illustrate my work, adding another layer to my art. Each collection is a visual journey.
I am also an educator and a writer.
Teaching the craft of ceramics
I co-founded Kleistone Studio, in Berlin, where I teache a number of hand-building classes. I have led hundreds of students through a journey of discovery of materials and traditional techniques.
History and culture
In the bi-weekly newsletter "Notes of a ceramic artist", I connect the history of ceramics to contemporary culture and explores the role of crafts in our age.