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Q: What brought you from Spain to Slovenia?
A: I finished my Architecture studies in Madrid and I was looking for an experience abroad right after that. I felt it was an easy moment in life, a time of change, so I thought: why not try somewhere else? I got a three-month internship, and here I am — more than six years later, still living in Slovenia.
Q: What do you enjoy creating the most right now?
A: Anything that involves the pottery wheel and colors. I especially enjoy creating pieces where, at first glance, you can’t really tell how they were made. I like throwing different elements on the wheel using various techniques and then joining them together. It feels a bit like solving a puzzle, and I really enjoy that process.
Q: What’s the most unusual piece you’ve ever made?
A: A vase designed for multiple flowers. It has become a project I truly love, and with every new piece I find a new variation. It all started thanks to the support of a friend — she had the initial idea of a vase for single flowers and left everything else up to me. That freedom opened the door to many new and creative ideas, and it turned into a very successful project.
Q: What made you laugh recently?
A: Talking on the phone with my sister. We often send each other nonsense pictures or messages, and she replies with voice messages where more than half of the recording is just her laughing. It’s impossible not to laugh after listening to them.
Q: Is there a spot in Ljubljana or Slovenia that always inspires you?
A: The view of Castle Hill and the mountains. On a sunny day in Ljubljana, you can clearly see the mountains at the end of Dunajska, and the contrast between the hard lines of the city and the organic shapes of the mountains is really beautiful. I also love the color of the river on sunny days, with the castle in the background. In general, I’m very inspired by the bright colors that sunny days bring to Ljubljana.
Q: Do you have a little ritual while creating?
A: Yes and no. When I have an idea, I usually sketch a bit, but a lot of the process happens in my head. I do several trials and think about different ways an idea could work. At the same time, I really enjoy changing things and giving myself some freedom while creating. I feel that this flexibility is part of the beauty of handmade ceramics.
Q: If you could make one piece for anyone in the world, who would it be?
A: I’m very drawn to the world of fine dining, so I imagine creating pieces for high-end Spanish restaurants, especially those in the north of Spain.
