C L A Y

inspired by ceramic artist Julie Cloutier


 

Julie is a ceramic artist who lives and works in the outer sunset of San Francisco. She transforms clay into everyday objects that are functional, minimal and natural.

Love of making functional everyday objects by hand one by one - that is where I found something in common between Julie and I. And that is what makes each of our pieces meaningful and unique.

In ceramic studios, you get messy and wet. Most of the time you sit behind the wheel shaping and trimming clay in a contorted position. As such, your workwear must adapt to the needs of the wheel. 

Needs are often a great source of inspiration for me. I tried to meet Julie’s needs with details like the button up side slits on her tunic. When opened, the slit allows her to sit comfortably behind the wheel, or it can be buttoned up as a dress when she takes a break at a nearby cafe. 

The collection CLAY was inspired by a ceramic artist, but I hope other people could find this line of workwear functional and comfortable for their own spaces and occasions as well. 

 

 

Collaborators  

 Julie Cloutier    www.cloutierceramics.com

Andrew Paynter  www.andrewpaynter.com

 

Please email me if you have any inquiries about the garments. 

madebyjisun@gmail.com