Hatice Ozer is a ceramic designer and maker. She works mainly on the wheel, creating high-fired functional homeware. Taking inspiration from nature, she makes colourful and tactile ceramics to be loved and used every day.
Her designs are vibrant and have unique textures, a great addition to any kitchen.
We spoke to Hatice about her work and inspiration. Read below what she had to tell us.
- What attracted you to your craft?
I love the tactile quality of clay from the making process to handling the final product.
- What does your typical day look like?
My time is divided between my home studio where I make my smaller products (like mugs, juicers and oil bottles) and the shared studio in Leyton where I make larger work. I always have a few projects going on at the same time but in different stages.
- Does your product have an environmental focus?
I make high-quality functional ceramic pieces which would be used every day and will become an heirloom for generations to be loved.
- What is the unique selling point for your products?
My ceramic pieces have classic forms with a very unique tactile finish. It draws people’s attention and invites them to touch it.
- Where do you find your inspiration for designs?
My inspiration comes from nature. Colours and textures can be found all around us. It’s almost like I harvest those pieces from my nature walks.
- Please can you provide a little more info on how your interest in design started and developed?
I fell in love with clay from the first time I touched it. I want to make things that can be used rather than just kept in glass cabinets.
- Do you have any favourite items in the collection?
I love the citrus juicers. They are just such beautiful art objects with function. The shape is very classic but the glaze is very unusual.
- How would you summarise your collection in a few words?
Wheel-thrown high-fired functional ceramic objects.
- Does your work have a social impact?
I like to think my products add to the art of slow living. Making every meal special and appreciating small things in life.
- What are your hopes for the future?
I’d like to be able to keep making ceramics as long as possible. I am happy for every purchase and every commission. I feel I am expanding my connections to others through my work.
- Any other comments you want to add?
I feel privileged to think someone starts their day by drinking a coffee from a mug I made or using one of my bottles for their dinner. And maybe while they do their dishes they look at the item and adore it for a few seconds.
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