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Petros Stavrou

Petros Stavrou Ceramicist
Contact
Greek, English, French
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+357 99565526
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From an udu to pottery

  • • Petros studied Fine Arts but is a self-taught ceramicist
  • • He teaches work on the electric wheel and glazing techniques
  • • His workshop is near Kornos, the village of pottery

Petros Stavrou studied Fine Arts but was not inspired by any form of it, until he attempted to create an udu, a ceramic musical instrument. He immediately fell in love with pottery and has been a professional ceramicist ever since. Until lately, his practice has had a nomadic character, but he is currently putting up his workshop in Delikipos near Kornos, a village with a great tradition in ceramics. He draws inspiration from Japanese, Korean and African ceramic traditions and combines these elements with functionalism and minimalism, creating innovative designs. He particularly enjoys wheel throwing as a technique, and he also enjoys teaching and sharing his passion for his craft with others.

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Works

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Multifunctional Cup

This stoneware cup was made with the intention to create a multifunctional object. Its elegant yet minimal form was turned on the wheel.

Diameter 9 cm
Height 6 cm

Photo: ©Petros Stavrou
Stoneware Coffee Cups

After playing around with multiple shapes to create the perfect coffee cup, Petros finally found his favourite one. It was handcrafted in stoneware and finished with a charming glaze effect.

Diameter 6.5 cm
Height 5.5 cm

Photo: ©Petros Stavrou
Chawan Cups

After playing around with multiple shapes to create the perfect coffee cup, Petros finally found his favourite one. It was handcrafted in stoneware and finished with a charming glaze effect.

Diameter 10 cm
Height 8 cm

Photo: ©Petros Stavrou
Medium Salad Bowl

Bowls are Stavros favourite objects to make as the shape feels the more organic of all and comes naturally. This medium salad bowl was handcrafted in stoneware.

Diameter 20 cm
Height 13 cm

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