Alan Louis, designer and ceramist divides his time between Lisbon, Paris and Brittany.
Alan Louis' pieces are all made by hand in chamotte sandstone. The clay is fired between two and three times at temperatures between 800 and 1400 degrees, a process which solidifies the clay, making the table as strong as if it were made of stone.
It is through the work of assembly, modeling, sculpture and the different firings that the pieces come to life. Clay is an almost "living" material due to the changes in the material between drying and firing. This make the curves slightly irregular and the dimensions may vary slightly. Each piece is unique.
Alan Louis makes all his pieces in Portugal.
