Sisu Ceramics

In this project, I explored a variety of mediums, combining clay with other materials to achieve movement and structure that would be challenging to create with clay alone. Since I find handle-making particularly difficult, almost impossible, I decided to focus on that aspect, experimenting with different cords to reinterpret the forms of Greek vases. The result is a playful, modern take that blends vibrant colours with a nod to classic accents.

Sometime ago I found myself walking into a potbank and have never left. The noise, smell, heat and rhythm have in time become part of my life. I invite you into my story, in the hope that you may connect with a creative history that has inspired and uplifted a community under the unifying power of heritage and craftsmanship in this city for over 300 years. I am by definition a factory girl, my value is my count (400 pieces a day) but my trade is so much more than that. It comes with a pride and understanding that here in this city the people and the pots are much the same, meaning that one would not be here without the other. Scraps is a project that is made in a potbank, from materials that come from a potbank and ultimately is inspired by a potbank. With this project I hope to keep production ceramics involved in the conversation around pottery in general, and celebrate what it is today.

This collection evolved from previous projects where I explored using different materials to create handles. Unlike my earlier work, which featured shorter, rounder forms, I wanted these vases to vary in size while maintaining a tall, cylindrical shape. While my past designs embraced colour, this time I focused on a monochrome palette, using black and white for their striking contrast, especially when the pieces are displayed together. This project also allowed me to experiment with oxide glazes. A technique I hadn’t worked with before, it took some time to figure out but when I did, I loved the outcome.

This collection evolved from previous projects where I explored using different materials to create handles. Unlike my earlier work, which featured shorter, rounder forms, I wanted these vases to vary in size while maintaining a tall, cylindrical shape. While my past designs embraced colour, this time I focused on a monochrome palette, using black and white for their striking contrast, especially when the pieces are displayed together. This project also allowed me to experiment with oxide glazes. A technique I hadn’t worked with before, it took some time to figure out but when I did, I loved the outcome.

This vase collection draws inspiration from the Bauhaus movement, blending functional design with bold aesthetics. Each piece features a sleek, glossy black glaze as the foundation, providing a striking contrast for the primary colour accents. The interplay of geometric forms and vibrant hues reflects Bauhaus principles, balancing simplicity with visual impact.

This vase collection draws inspiration from the Bauhaus movement, blending functional design with bold aesthetics. Each piece features a sleek, glossy black glaze as the foundation, providing a striking contrast for the primary colour accents. The interplay of geometric forms and vibrant hues reflects Bauhaus principles, balancing simplicity with visual impact.

Sometime ago I found myself walking into a potbank and have never left. The noise, smell, heat and rhythm have in time become part of my life. I invite you into my story, in the hope that you may connect with a creative history that has inspired and uplifted a community under the unifying power of heritage and craftsmanship in this city for over 300 years. I am by definition a factory girl, my value is my count (400 pieces a day) but my trade is so much more than that. It comes with a pride and understanding that here in this city the people and the pots are much the same, meaning that one would not be here without the other. Scraps is a project that is made in a potbank, from materials that come from a potbank and ultimately is inspired by a potbank. With this project I hope to keep production ceramics involved in the conversation around pottery in general, and celebrate what it is today.