What initially attracted me was the wheel. The fact that I could use a piece of earth on the wheel and turn it into a work of art seemed magical to me. Also, I love the fact that the raw material I use is the earth itself. This means that this craft is directly intertwined with our existence.

During the first three months of working as an assistant in a ceramics workshop, I observed everything that was going on and without any guidance, one day, I sat at the wheel and created my first ceramics. This is something I will never forget.

I get inspired by the environment where I live, my village, nature, the White Mountains and the Cretan sea. Another important source of inspiration for me is ancient Greek mythology, as reflected in several of the works that have been chosen for Homo Faber Guide.

That the craft of ceramics is a demanding job. It requires mental and physical strength. You will get tired, injured and sore. Nevertheless, you will never know the result, until the moment you open the kiln door to see the miracle – or, often, the disaster.