The marriage of color and form is a union hard fought, but it is within this pursuit that Christiane Perrochon thrives.
Born from a flash of intuition, and forty years of research, development and dedicated practice, she is the creative behind some of the most richly-hued modern ceramics available today.
The extreme specificity of bonding the saturated glazes to the hand-shaped surfaces is a perilous undertaking. With each piece, Christiane risks breaking or cracking the near-finished work to achieve her rich colors.
However difficult and time-consuming, the end result is certainly worth it. Her custom glazes, whether matte, glossy or a meeting of both, imbue each piece with a distinct character. Works of art within themselves, each is refined and modern while still celebrating the humble idiosyncrasies of handmade ceramics.
Today, Christiane Perrochon creates her work in her personal atelier located in the hills of Tuscany, Italy.
Her workshop, tucked within a grove of centuries-old olive and oak trees, occupies the ground floor of what was once a medieval rectory.
The adjacent chapel has been transformed into a spacious gallery that showcases her unique, polished works.
