THE INSPIRATION

„Pan de muerto“ translates to „bread of the dead“.

It's a fluffy, sweet and delicious bread with a subtle taste of orange.

The round shape on the top symbolizes the skull and the long bone shapes are reminiscent of the traditional sugar skulls used in Day of th Dead celebrations.

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering deceased loved ones.

It is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.

PROCESS

Light of my live, is the name of this porcelain piece which purpose is to honor Mexican Día de los Muertos with a versatile product that can act as a candle holder, lamp shade or a bowl, accomplishing all three purposes as a collection.



The result is an elegant shape, smooth to the touch, safe to use to honor the departed. 

Crafted with love for those who came before and to leave a legacy for those to come.

Did you know that, unlike ceramics, 

unlike ceramics, porcelain is not a solid but a LIQUID?

AKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LEARNING FROM THE MASTERS

I had the pleasure of learning through this project with two fantastic and highly knowledgeable masters who guided, supported, and mentored me in the development of this piece.

I'm really grateful for this experience because it allowed me to discover this beautiful craft that I now admire and have immense respect for.

I am genuinely humbled by the mastery of both of them.

Maria Volokhova: was my teacher and porcelain mentor. Her expertise in porcelain and her incredible artistic expression guided me and helping me develop a concept that was both meaningful and challenging. I learned from her how to observe the structures of the world and ideate freely. Maria has traveled the world, from Italy to Japan, learning and exploring this medium. She currently works in her own porcelain studio in Berlin.

Herr Jan Bauer: the head of the porcelain workshop, played a crucial role with his extensive knowledge in materials, tools, and processes, which was critical in mold-making, casting, and firing. His kindness and patience made the long hours in the workshop very enjoyable. (Plus, free German practice!) Herr Bauer has been working with porcelain since he was 17 years old and currently leads the workshop at Anhalt Hochschule in Dessau-Roßlau.