The marriage of color and form is a union hard fought, but it is within this pursuit that Christiane Perrochon thrives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.