Patrick Carpentier is a Belgian artist whose practice in ceramics began during a residency in Hanoi in 2019, where he was confronted with the traditions of South Asian pottery. His work is inspired by Korean moon jars, Dogon jars from Mali, South African beer pots and archaeological finds from Brussels, connecting different histories of form. Writing is often the starting point of his process, with shape and surface becoming ways to explore memory, culture and the shared language of vessels. Each piece sits between utility and sculpture, carrying both timeless familiarity and contemporary presence.
This vase is made from white clay with a silver glaze. The firing process changes the glaze depending on the oven’s temperature, creating layers of colour that shift between silver, brown, green and touches of gold. The superposition of silver and brown gives the surface depth and variation, while the inside has been glazed in black, adding contrast and intensity to the form.
Each piece by Patrick Carpentier comes with a certificate of authenticity. Every work is unique, and natural irregularities or small cracks are part of the process, reflecting the character and integrity of the making.
Size: 42.7 cm x 42.7 cm x 28 cm
Patrick Carpentier is a Belgian artist whose practice in ceramics began during a residency in Hanoi in 2019, where he was confronted with the traditions of South Asian pottery. His work is inspired by Korean moon jars, Dogon jars from Mali, South African beer pots and archaeological finds from Brussels, connecting different histories of form. Writing is often the starting point of his process, with shape and surface becoming ways to explore memory, culture and the shared language of vessels. Each piece sits between utility and sculpture, carrying both timeless familiarity and contemporary presence.
This vase is made from white clay with a silver glaze. The firing process changes the glaze depending on the oven’s temperature, creating layers of colour that shift between silver, brown, green and touches of gold. The superposition of silver and brown gives the surface depth and variation, while the inside has been glazed in black, adding contrast and intensity to the form.
Each piece by Patrick Carpentier comes with a certificate of authenticity. Every work is unique, and natural irregularities or small cracks are part of the process, reflecting the character and integrity of the making.
Size: 42.7 cm x 42.7 cm x 28 cm
