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Clara Rêgo: “Ceramics allow me to play and explore like a scientist”

Clara Rêgo (Porto, 1985) describes her love for ceramics as the kind of realization one has when falling for a best friend—something that has always been there, yet one day you see it in a different, special way. From this lifelong connection, which has now become the core of her artistic practice, Clara creates fully hand-built sculptural pieces infused with symbolism drawn from mythology, dreams, and meditation. In this interview, she shares a glimpse into her daily life in the studio, her creative impulses, inspirations, and what defines her as an artist.

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“Giving my pieces a face, eyes to look into, is almost an obsession”

Abi Castillo (Vigo, Spain 1987) is a painter and illustrator. And a ceramist. It was with this last discipline, ceramics, that the Galician artist began to enjoy a different approach to her work that captivated her. Stepping away from flat surfaces allowed Abi to touch and shape her characters, bringing them to life from her particular naif universe.

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How to Start Your Contemporary Craft Collection

If you're a first-time buyer, we’re here to help you bring unique, handmade pieces into your home at affordable prices. Whether you're looking to invest, start collecting, or buy online, here are some tips to discover emerging artists who create exclusive, handcrafted objects that reflect their creative vision.

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“I was really tired of digital technology and needed to get my hands dirty, get covered in clay”

Jorge Labandeira (Madrid, 1989) has his workshop in a steep, narrow street that leads down to santa margarita park, in A Coruña.

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“I don't do ceramics because I need plates, I do ceramics to remember”

Dilara Harmanci (Istanbul, 1992) creates pottery to preserve moments, to give shape to memories, to immortalise feelings.

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