A French-Swiss ceramicist based in Paris, her journey to discover earth, fire and form began in New York in a Japanese ceramics studio. Her raw and spontaneous creations convey a utilitarian, ephemeral beauty that celebrates flaws and imperfections as magnificent singularities...

There’s a very organic dimension to your work. Can you tell us about your inspirations and creative process?

My inspirations are numerous and varied. They come from nature, art, and the small details of daily life, but the common thread is truly a journey through texture in all its forms. I let the material guide me, I experiment, I allow the unplanned to emerge, and I welcome the unexpected.

The unexpected seems to be an important part of your work. How do you embrace it?

I would even go further: the unexpected is truly at the heart of my creation. My work is guided by what I call “happy accidents,” which always take me further and punctuate my creative journey. I test boundaries, seek imbalance, and embrace the result that follows. Over time, I’ve realized that it is within these imperfections that my work finds its true meaning.

You now favor large-scale pieces. What does this new scale bring to your work?

Since my beginnings in ceramics, I have always been drawn to creating “large” pieces. But they are earned, as they require particular technical mastery. Creating large pieces brings me great joy. There is a relationship to the body, a relationship to space that is different when working on this scale. It demands full engagement.

It is a true dialogue between gesture and material. Since last year, I have also been creating porcelain wall installations composed of dozens upon dozens of pieces, and I must admit I love the idea of creating entire universes made up of a multitude of different forms.

I dream of creating a gigantic installation for a boutique or a hotel! If the Universe is listening…

Ceramics is a medium that allows for a wide variety of creations, from tableware to abstract sculptures. Is there a new area you would like to explore?

I’ve already had the chance to experiment with different artistic practices, such as oil painting or working with silk paper, before fully committing to ceramics. I am very drawn to the idea of mixing mediums, ceramics with iron or textiles for example, and I would love to explore the world of mobile suspensions… in short, the journey is only beginning...

My inspirations are numerous and varied. They are found in nature, in art, in a detail of daily life, but the common thread is truly a journey through texture in all its forms. I let the material guide me, I experiment, I allow the unplanned to emerge, and I welcome the unexpected.