European carved / engraved pots
Below is a selection of my favourite European potters for carved & etched pots, and those with relief work. Some European potters are currently producing some incredibly detailed, well designed, and superbly carved pieces, which rival those from Japan. I truly admire the new designs being created by these innovative potters, who are challenging the classical Japanese designs, and creating unique styles of their own.
Greg Ceramics - FranceFrom the North of France, Greg Delattre creates beautiful and well constructed pottery for bonsai, kusamono or ikebana. His work is sought after both in France and in the world.
Each my pots is unique and shaped by hand. These pieces are cooked between 1220 and 1300 ° according to the clays, and are thus frost proof. |
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Holvila Bonsai PotsAfter having practiced bonsai for some time, Thor Holvila learnt his craft as apprentice to a raku technique pioneer, prior to opening his own bonsai ceramics studio in 2009. He has since become one of Europe's leading up and coming bonsai ceramists and his pots are sought after across Europe and U.S.A.
Thor uses simple tools on very soft, rough clay to create his unique style of pots, which beautifully reflect the landscape and environment of his Scandinavian surroundings, and the nordic tales and traditions. He is best known for his rugged pots, perfect for those aged masculine trees, and superb glazes, mixed from various oxides, ashes and slips of clay. |
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M. B. BonsaischalenBorn in Luxembourg in 1967, Marc Berenbrinker began creating bonsai pots from his love of keeping bonsai trees. His pots are all hand-made, with no forms used, and he creates a range of pots and accents which are all unique.
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Stone Monkey Ceramics - U.K.Andrew Pearson is a Japanese award winning bonsai potter who produces superb one off pieces across a wide range; yet all within Andrew's distinctive Stone Monkey style.
Andrew specialises in Shohin, Kifu, and Chuhin size pots; all hand made for the discerning collector and enthusiast alike. He is inspired by classic Japanese ceramics, which is evident in pots, with subtle lines and quiet forms. In January 2014, Andrew won gold prize for his unglazed trio of pots entry into the '10th Annual Modern Shohin Container Artist Exhibition', at the Gafu Ten! |
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Walsall Studio CermaicsCurrently run by David Jones and Mark Jones, WCS was formed in 1986 by David Jones and is an internationally renowned bonsai ceramics studio. Ester Griffiths, who worked with the recently retired Bryan Albright, also now creates fantastic pieces for WSC. Pots are created by a range of methods, including slip cast moulds, slab and coil techniques. New designs are always being conceived and created.
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