Studio Nüwa was created with the vision of celebrating everyday life through the art of handmade pottery. I believe the objects we live with can bring mindfulness and joy to our daily rituals, helping us appreciate the small, repeated moments in life and stay present in our surroundings and choices.
THE TECNIQUE
Working with Nerikomi
Nerikomi is a traditional hand-building technique that involves layering and slicing colored clay to create patterns that run through the entire form.
I begin by tinting clay, mostly porcelain, with ceramic stains, then assemble the colored clays into patterned blocks. Once the design is set, I slice thin cross-sections to reveal the pattern inside, which are then carefully joined and rolled into slabs.
What I love about Nerikomi is the balance between control and spontaneity. Each piece is unique, with its own rhythm and variation. The pattern isn’t applied on the surface; it’s embedded in the clay itself, becoming part of the object’s structure and story.
THE PROCESS
Slow Making
My practice is shaped by repetition and time.
I create in my studio in Aarhus, Denmark. The process moves very slowly, due to the nature of the Nerikomi technique — coloring clay, building patterns, shaping, drying, trimming, sanding, and firing.
To me, slow making is a philosophy of presence — a way of staying deeply connected to the material, of embedding care into every action, and of embracing the quiet lessons found in frequent failures.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Tradition meets modernity
I see clay as a medium for storytelling — tactile, grounding, and endlessly expressive.
My work is influenced by different places I’ve lived and studied, across Asia, the US, and Europe.
These experiences shape how I approach form, color, and pattern.
There is a connection to tradition in the making, but also an interest in contemporary design — in creating objects that feel current, while carrying a sense of continuity.
Studio Nüwa is an ongoing exploration of that balance.