The Spring Collection

At the intersection of craft and art lies ceramics, an ancient yet ever-evolving form of human expression. Mastering this medium demands years of skill, patience, and dedication,. From sculptural vessels to functional tableware, the world of ceramics offers wonderful diversity in form and finish. 

Beyond appreciating and understanding ceramics, our curatorial choices for our homes define our spaces, our interiors, and ultimately, a part of ourselves. So, what exactly guides our selection of ceramics for LES Collection?

We seek pieces that resonate on multiple levels, works that speak through their story, craft, texture, finish, and emotional connection. These elements transform simple works into compelling art and decor within our spaces.

AnnaLeiClelia's works in progress

STORY:

We are drawn to ceramics that convey narrative. In contrast to mass production, we value pieces that tell the story of their maker and process. Talia Warshawsky's Venus collection, with its textured surfaces and organic folds, evokes ancient artifacts from "an imagined archaeological dig," appealing to our fascination with history and the human impulse to create enduring objects.

Sierra Kanistanaux's Witness series features refined equine forms with subtle textures, demonstrating her deep understanding of these majestic animals. As an homage to her grandfather, these sculptures transform personal memory into tangible form, connecting past and present through clay.

Elena Mahno's Reclining Nesting Dolls

ARTISANRY:

Technical mastery is the bedrock of exceptional ceramics. We look for evidence of the skilled hand that has spent years perfecting forming, shaping, and firing techniques. Kristin Yezza's Singular Maximalism series exemplifies this, where the repetitive application of her signature scalloped technique transforms traditionally sweet motifs into otherworldly forms. Each scallop represents a layer of identity that builds upon itself, demonstrating how technical skill can elevate a simple decorative element to something profound and unexpected.

Abid Javed's Pleomorph Series

TEXTURE:

Texture engages the tactile dimension of ceramics. Talia Warshawsky's Barroco series embodies this sensory experience, with vessels resembling precious, sea-worn artifacts. Her distinctive pearl glaze over terracotta creates rich surfaces that invite exploration through sight and touch.

Stacy Solodkin's Modern Relics series combines porcelain with cotton linter fiber to achieve surfaces reminiscent of weathered natural forms. "I started with the most fragile fragments of porcelain mixed with fiber," she explains, "building each moment on top of the next as one builds any life." This layering creates a textural complexity that dynamically shifts with the play of light.

Barroco Vessel II Talia Warshawsky Shop now >

Modern Relic Series Stacy Solodkin Shop now >

Kalya O'Donoghue's Citrine Vessels

FINISH:

The surface treatment of ceramics elevates well-formed vessels into truly exceptional pieces. Sierra Kanistanaux's Relic series demonstrates this mastery through distinctive finishes, ranging from pure white to tiger-inspired patterns and rich dark brown with bronze accents. Each rectangular vessel features a decorative border of ammonite-shaped elements, with finishes that highlight the textural contrast between the smooth body and ornate edge details.

Sasha Court's vessels showcase a painterly approach to glazing, achieving remarkable depth and visual complexity. "Hearts Aglow," which Court considers "dynamic but harmonious," represents a breakthrough in her glaze development, offering a different experience from every viewing angle and demonstrating how a masterful finish can transform ceramics from craft to art.

Jana Nel's Rouge Vessels

EMOTIONAL RESONANCE:

Beyond physical qualities, we seek ceramics that establish emotional resonance—pieces that speak to something deeper than mere decoration. Lillian Smith's Brooklyn series exemplifies this, with each sculpture marking a moment in the artist's journey. "Brooklyn No. 001," with its stylized sacrum form, represents her first creation after relocating to a new urban home, while "Brooklyn No. 008" embodies a "lighter, more playful energy" that emerged as she settled into her surroundings.

Stacy Solodkin approaches her Modern Relics with a similar attention to emotional connection. "It's a delicate dance between my thoughts of what should be and her thoughts of what could be," she says of her process. "They always sway me... lead me to where they are going... a letting go of control and into a deep collaboration." This surrender creates pieces that foster connection through their vulnerability and authenticity.

Sasha Court's vessel "Time Comes In Roses" represents what she calls "soul work," created without concern for public reception. "Sometimes when I am making a collection and I feel like I have been working within the confines of the collections narrative I feel a strong desire to revolt against my self defined constraints," she explains. This authentic expression of artistic rebellion fosters a powerful connection with viewers who recognize the courage to follow one's unique vision.

LES X Gianfranco Briceño Achilles Set

At LES Collection, we believe the ceramics we choose should be more than decorative objects—they should be meaningful expressions that enrich our daily lives with art. Through each carefully selected piece, we invite you to discover the stories, craftsmanship, textures, finishes, and emotional connections that make ceramics an enduring and evolving art form.