“I was searching for a new canvas for my artwork, but ended up falling in love with pottery as its own individual art form”
I have been working with clay for nearly 5 years, but I have been making art for as long as I can remember. My background in oil painting and life sketching is what inspired me to begin working with clay initially, I was searching for a new canvas for my artwork. As I continued to...
“There’s nothing better than when the design just pops in that final firing.”
I'm Brit, and it's my hands that make Kleyn Ceramics. I've always dabbled in art and all things creative, but I was actually a journalist and TV news reader when I got into pottery three (or so) years ago. I left the "dream job" to start a family, and found myself with a little more...
“Each ceramic piece becomes an opportunity to explore colour, symbolism and storytelling from every angle”
Beddru currently lives and works in Brussels, where he creates in his studio and regularly exhibits internationally. His art has been showcased at prestigious venues, including leading art fairs and museums, through both solo and group exhibitions. His works are held in prominent private collections, including those of members of the Saudi Royal Family and...
“The incredible range of colours perfectly suit my bright and bold beetles.”
I started my pottery journey with a simple desire to make art for my bathroom walls. I work full time so needed something small that I could make on days where I had time after work. This is when I found endless inspiration in the vast and colourful world of beetles! I’m now well known...
“What excites me is how these colours hold their integrity in the kiln; they don’t burn out but stay rich and vibrant.”
Clay has become my language of expression, and I’m always drawn to how it records touch. Every press, scratch, and impression remains in the surface, and I work with texture as a way to tell stories. My pieces are layered and carved so that the surface itself feels alive and engaging. Underglazes are essential to...
“Kiwi underglazes have become integral to our process.”
In our studio practice, surface design is at the center of our work. For years, Bob and I have explored ways to bring the vibrancy and luminosity of layered oil painting into ceramics. Kiwi underglazes have made that possible.Their fluid consistency and exceptional layering qualities set them apart. The wide range of colors allows me...
