From Batwa Clay to Brussels
Born in Burundi, I grew up inspired by Batwa potters shaping earth into timeless forms — memories that still guide my work today.
After a career in photojournalism and studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Anderlecht, I dedicated myself fully to ceramics in 2023. Working mainly with raw clay and minimal glaze, I focus on the beauty and authenticity of the material. Nature and my life as a beekeeper continue to inspire my creations and workshops.
Inspired by African pottery traditions, I combine wheel throwing and handbuilding to create unique coil-built vases with endless shapes and possibilities. The coil technique is at the heart of my work, constantly evolving and opening new creative paths. See my workshop for more info and book me in your studio.
Throwing off the hump is my favourite wheel-throwing technique. I start with a large centered mass of clay, letting each form flow into the next.
This rhythmic process inspired my atomiquecéramique pieces—organic, clustered forms that feel alive, like a bumblebee nest or echoes of the nearby Atomium in my everyday landscape.
Curious about the technique? Invite me in your pottery studio.
Agateware
I’m drawn to the raw beauty of unglazed clay. Using the agateware technique, I layer contrasting clays to create unique patterns.
Each piece is different, shaped by how the clay comes together. A transparent glaze is only used inside, keeping the natural clay at the center. See my workshop for more info.
