My father is an artist, during a phase in life he worked a lot with ceramics. I was very curious about the material and he encouraged me to try. I started modelling clay, then I moved on to creating homewear products, and eventually I also started creating more artistic objects.

Essential and non-bourgeoise. My pieces are warm and minimal – the mugs have no handles, the cups have no saucer. I am inspired by Japanese culture but also by rural domesticity, stripping out all that is superfluous: few, functional, aesthetic objects.

Ceramics is an ancient craft, it has been used throughout history. I see the gestures that surround it as something very primeval and very grounding, literally dipping your hands in earth. However, it can also be very playful: children do it, often with surprising results.

There is still a lot of pottery-making happening around the world, but many small companies are stuck making traditional products yet the demand is changing. To keep the craft alive and thriving, it’s important to combine it with a modern aesthetic, communicating it in a contemporary way.