This geometric ceramic collection features a variety of shapes, including squares, rounds, ovals, and circles. The modular pieces are playful and clean, showcasing beautiful soft pastel glazes. The design invites a playful interaction with textures, shapes, and colors. Touching the smooth, glossy surfaces is satisfying, enhancing the experience of engaging with the pieces. Casting technique, Slip …

      Cassette tapes hold a special nostalgia for me, reminding me of the simple joys of the ’80s and ’90s. They were a symbol of music back then, just play, rewind, and fast-forward. Making mixtapes felt personal, and each one carries memories, both of the time and the scent of the music. Slip …

    This collection was slip-cast, and after the initial casting, I hand-shaped each piece individually. The unpredictable shapes add a special charm, and their gentle contours create a soft, inviting quality. Each piece is different and unique. Casting technique, Slip casting clay, Ceramic Glaze.

These unique tiny houses are my version of Dutch canal houses, which are a bit crooked and old but full of charm. They are hand-carved from recycled clay, giving them beautiful imperfections. Pieces may also have small holes and cracks. These are not faults but simply a result of using recycled chunks of clay, which …

    Walk in the Forest is a collection of ceramic vases and plates inspired by my walks in Amsterdamse Bos. I enjoy visiting the forest with my family on weekends during winter and summer. It feels magical and calm, allowing me to soak up the green atmosphere. The pieces feature images I took throughout …

I became fascinated with the fractured shapes; they reveal something about the material, exposing its inner content. Working with fragments, I discovered their beauty, the simplicity of their forms, and the aesthetics of the broken, damaged, and imperfect embedded within them. mixed techniques: Wheel-Thrown, Hand building Stoneware and recycled Clay Prints Ceramic Glaze Gold luster

The Branch Collection is a series of ceramic vessels, each created by hand on the potter’s wheel in my studio. Every piece is thoughtfully crafted, requiring time and careful attention. The collection features unique branch handles inspired by Amsterdam’s winter forest (Amsterdamse Bos) landscapes. I gather these branches from forests and beaches during my travels …

          The Wood Ceramic Furniture, 2010 By Kesem Yahav and Yoncho Cao The wood-ceramic furniture is a collaborative project between Jonathan Cao, a cabinetmaker, and Kesem Yahav, a ceramic designer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Their first furniture and home accessories collection launched in 2010, combining wood and ceramic. The wooden …

        Project Squaround is a coffee and dessert dish set featuring two series: round and square. Developed together, these designs complement each other with unique points of connection. The project started with a look into the cultural history of serving dishes, designing beyond function, and inviting play and interaction. The set explores …

      This collection features ceramic teapots with large, bag-inspired handles, created through a combination of wheel throwing and hand building techniques. I explored the concept of a teapot as a fashionable accessory, experimenting with various handles and details. Alongside earthenware, I incorporated materials like textiles, metal, and rubber to bring unique textures and …