Notes & Stories
The uniqueness of imperfections: the beauty of authenticity
The perfection that doesn't exist. We live in a world that seeks perfect forms, straight lines, and exact symmetries. But in ceramics, as in life, true perfection is hidden precisely in what is unpredictable and different . A handmade object...
The breath of clay: about patience and time
Time that shapes Clay has its own breath. When taken from the earth, it seems inert, but in the hands of the one who shapes it, it comes alive. It is soft, fragile, receptive to every touch. Any haste, any...
The alchemy of fire: the story of firing in ceramics
The Meeting Between Clay and Fire There is a moment in the life of every piece of pottery when time and human gestures meet the force of the elements. It is the moment when the clay, still fragile and full...
Objects that become rituals Our lives are made up of small gestures, repeated day after day: the morning coffee, the evening tea, the meal prepared for family or friends. Often we rush through them, without paying attention. But when these...
Why handmade? The value of uniqueness.
Beyond the Object – A Story In a world where almost everything is mass-produced with mechanical precision and erased identity, handmade remains a form of resistance. Each handcrafted object carries within it a story – of hands, time, fire, and...
The birth of the Simplu Ceramics brand – told by Leontin
It all started from an inner need. Over the years, I've worked with clay, sculpted, and exhibited in galleries and museums. But at some point, I realized that what I create often remains distant from people's daily lives. My art...