Crafts CouncilDirectoryEmmeline Smaczny CeramicsI am a ceramic artist.Surrey, EnglandCeramicsWebsiteE-mailInstagramAboutInfoSustainabilityBe born in Hong-kong which is full of vibrancy and competition, I experienced opposites are essential to make our lives meaningful. So, I strive for achieving harmony in life that is intrinsic to the development of my creative concepts. Through using metaphors, I would ask the viewer to intuit my message and engage in a conversation with me. Balancing the intricacy of elements (clay, form, color, texture) and making them come together in a unity, that is the harmony I look for in my work.Focus:I focus on bringing harmony into my works with different elements and techniques that evolve and express my narratives.Commissions:Available for commissionsIn my practice, I adopt as much low-waste and low-energy process as possible, e.g. reclaiming clay to product works and using filtering tank for the wastewater are essential. I also adopt the method of saggar-firing using electricity kiln to reduce the air pollution. The saggar requires lower the energy input to achieve the required firing temperature. I can use mainly organic combustible material to create the beautiful surface colour without using glaze or some toxic materials.AboutBe born in Hong-kong which is full of vibrancy and competition, I experienced opposites are essential to make our lives meaningful. So, I strive for achieving harmony in life that is intrinsic to the development of my creative concepts. Through using metaphors, I would ask the viewer to intuit my message and engage in a conversation with me. Balancing the intricacy of elements (clay, form, color, texture) and making them come together in a unity, that is the harmony I look for in my work.InfoFocus:I focus on bringing harmony into my works with different elements and techniques that evolve and express my narratives.Commissions:Available for commissionsSustainabilityIn my practice, I adopt as much low-waste and low-energy process as possible, e.g. reclaiming clay to product works and using filtering tank for the wastewater are essential. I also adopt the method of saggar-firing using electricity kiln to reduce the air pollution. The saggar requires lower the energy input to achieve the required firing temperature. I can use mainly organic combustible material to create the beautiful surface colour without using glaze or some toxic materials.WebsiteE-mailInstagramProjectMy Stories ~ Heart as Still Water (心如止水) Teapot (2024)ProjectMy Stories ~ Hurt Bore Wisdom (2024)