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Eguzkine Zerain

  • Ceramicist
  • Teseguite, Spain
  • Master Artisan
Eguzkine Zerain Ceramicist
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  • • Eguzkine makes ceramics linked to the Spanish island of Lanzarote
  • • Life and the world around her serve as sources of inspiration
  • • Her work is mostly functional ceramic items

Eguzkine Zerain's passion for ceramics began when she embarked on a two-year course in archaeological reproduction using clays from the island of Lanzarote. This experience marked the beginning of her journey of exploration with the craft. During this intensive training, her teacher taught her the importance of freely developing her artistic vision through action and research. At 22, after completing her studies, she dedicated herself to ceramics and opened her first workshop. Since then, she has been creating irregular pieces with a close connection to Lanzarote, where a rich ceramic culture thrives. Although her work evokes the landscape of Lanzarote and a meaningful link between her craft and the local culture, she describes it as spontaneous, unrestricted by traditional constraints, norms and techniques.

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Works

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Limoges porcelain cup

Handcrafted by artisan Eguzkine Zerain, this blue and white cup is designed in the style of famous Limoges porcelain. Part of the Expansion collection, this piece has a stunning cobalt gloss finish. As well as being an attractive visual work of art, it is also designed to be functional.

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Tower of bowls

These Limoges porcelain bowls are part of the Luna collection by artisan Eguzkine Zerain. They have a translucent, glossy finish and are decorated with delicate white bubbles. Meticulously handcrafted using traditional techniques, these bowls pay tribute to the timeless beauty for which Limoges porcelain is renowned.

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Limoges porcelain tableware

This tableware is part of the Expansion collection, which features a range of Limoges porcelain unique pieces, including plates, small bowls and large bowls. Each piece features a glossy dark blue finish achieved by firing at 1250°C. The artistry and attention to detail in this collection also reflect the heritage of fine French porcelain.

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Tower of bowls and a fruit bowl

These bowls and a fruit bowl are part of Eguzkine Zerain's Lanzarote collection. All of them are handmade by the ceramicist using black refractory clay and the coil potter method. She finished each piece with a natural clay matte glaze on the outside and a turquoise glaze on the inside. Their design and craftsmanship pay tribute to the wild nature of the island of Lanzarote.

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