{"id":4293,"date":"2022-03-24T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T07:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/fr\/?p=4293"},"modified":"2022-04-01T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T08:14:29","slug":"ceramists-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Three generations of talented ceramists worth knowing in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c5d7f46c73\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c5d7f46c73\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Ann_Van_Hoey_Ceramics_award-winning_ceramics_in_vibrant_colours\" >Ann Van Hoey Ceramics, award-winning ceramics in vibrant colours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Jos_Devriendt_creator_of_world-famous_mushroom_sculptures\" >Jos Devriendt, creator of world-famous mushroom sculptures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Bela_Silva_worldly_ceramics_in_exuberant_colours\" >Bela Silva, worldly ceramics in exuberant colours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Ilona_Van_den_Bergh_minimalistic_objects_made_in_casting_moulds\" >Ilona Van den Bergh, minimalistic objects made in casting moulds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Natacha_de_Launoit_a_passion_for_unique_and_elegant_ceramics\" >Natacha de Launoit: a passion for unique and elegant ceramics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#Charlotte_de_Lantsheere_inspired_by_the_Ibizan_countryside\" >Charlotte de Lantsheere: inspired by the Ibizan countryside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/design\/ceramists-in-belgium\/#LRNCE_ceramics_with_an_artistic_and_Moroccan_twist\" >LRNCE, ceramics with an artistic and Moroccan twist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Ceramics have been appearing more and more in the interior in recent years, and that is not surprising. Ceramics are made using the most essential natural elements: earth, water and fire. This resonates with a longing for unspoilt nature, which is so central to our current spirit. VILLAS goes over some interesting ceramic talents known for their unique and handmade creations in Belgium and abroad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ann_Van_Hoey_Ceramics_award-winning_ceramics_in_vibrant_colours\"><\/span>Ann Van Hoey Ceramics, award-winning ceramics in vibrant colours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Belgian designer <a href=\"https:\/\/annvanhoey-ceramics.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ann Van Hoey<\/a> (1956-) \u00a0only made her debut with her remarkable creations when she was 50 years old, but quickly attracted the attention of the international design world. Her style is highly appreciated both in Belgium and abroad. She has won several design awards, resulting in exhibitions and collection pieces in museums and galleries around the world, including Galerie H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Por\u00e9e in Paris, the New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, the Museum of Art and Design (MAD) in New York and Marc Heiremans in Antwerp and Puls Contemporary Ceramics in Brussels.<\/p>\n<p>Van Hoey&#8217;s unusual objects demonstrate her love of geometry and her great wanderlust. The designer is also not afraid to use colour in her designs. Whereas many ceramists opt for white or natural shades, Van Hoey makes a statement by producing her art objects in bright and warm colours, including the well-known Ferrari red for the \u201cEarthenware Ferrari\u201d collection of the high-end Italian car brand. Van Hoey also regularly works together with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serax.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Belgian company Serax<\/a>, for which she designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serax.com\/en\/designer\/annvanhoey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">a line of refined tableware<\/a>, among other objects.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1351\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1351\" class=\"center wp-image-1351 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-ann-van-hoey-2-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ann Van Hoey Ceramics<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jos_Devriendt_creator_of_world-famous_mushroom_sculptures\"><\/span>Jos Devriendt, creator of world-famous mushroom sculptures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ghent-based ceramic artist <a href=\"http:\/\/pierremariegiraud.com\/en\/artistes\/oeuvres\/3508\/jos-devriendt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jos Devriendt<\/a> (1964-) is known for his unusual, often minimalist designs in ceramics. Especially his ceramic lamps that look like mushrooms from the \u201cNight &amp; Day\u201d series are highly praised. These wondrous sculptures are illuminated during the day by the sunlight filtering through the porous material. At night, when the electricity is turned on and the glow comes from within, the sculptures seem to undergo a magical transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The work of Devriendt, who studied ceramics at the LUCA School of Arts in Ghent, is also much appreciated abroad, which has led to numerous solo exhibitions in world cities such as New York, London and Tokyo. In Belgium, he is represented by Pierre Marie Giraud in Brussels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1354\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1354\" class=\"center wp-image-1354 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-jos-devriendt-3-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jos Devriendt\/Courtesy Pierre Marie Giraud<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bela_Silva_worldly_ceramics_in_exuberant_colours\"><\/span>Bela Silva, worldly ceramics in exuberant colours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Portuguese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belasilva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bela Silva<\/a> (1966-) grew up in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, but these days this talented artist commutes between her sunny native city and Brussels where she also lives. A true creative jack-of-all-trades, Silva has explored numerous artistic disciplines during her career. She has created wondrous sculptures and paintings in her signature colourful style and has collaborated with the prestigious French fashion house Herm\u00e8s. Yet in recent years, Silva returned to her first love: ceramics. She designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serax.com\/en\/designer\/belasilva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the exuberant collection \u201cCarnet de voyages\u201d<\/a> for the renowned Belgian design brand Serax. An appropriate name for a line by the hand of this world citizen who, in addition to Portugal and Belgium, also called the United States and the United Kingdom temporary homes. The result of her collaboration with Serax is a quirky and eclectic collection of everyday objects including cups, bowls and jugs in colourful ceramics.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1350\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1350\" class=\"center wp-image-1350 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration creamists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-bela-silva-4-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration creamists\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bela Silva\/via belasilva.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilona_Van_den_Bergh_minimalistic_objects_made_in_casting_moulds\"><\/span>Ilona Van den Bergh, minimalistic objects made in casting moulds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilonavandenbergh.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ilona Van den Bergh<\/a> (1969-) is a ceramic designer who specialises in contemporary functional objects. The artist is mainly inspired by architectural and graphic forms when designing her minimalist ceramic products. Van den Bergh does not use the usual turning technique but works with self-made moulds. She transforms everyday objects into sculptural jewels with pure lines that radiate a sense of tranquillity. Her designs are produced with the greatest care in small editions in her own studio in Mechelen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1349\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1349\" class=\"center wp-image-1349 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-ilona-van-den-bergh-5-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ilona Van den Bergh<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natacha_de_Launoit_a_passion_for_unique_and_elegant_ceramics\"><\/span>Natacha de Launoit: a passion for unique and elegant ceramics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About ten years ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ndlceramics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Natacha de Launoit<\/a> (1973 -) saw the beautiful work of a friend and immediately fell in love with ceramics. She enthusiastically started taking various ceramics courses and was so captivated by the manufacture of ceramics that it took an ever greater place in her life. Soon she bought a potter&#8217;s wheel and an oven and made stylish plates, cups, vases and lamps.<\/p>\n<p>Natacha de Launoit&#8217;s style stands out for its unique designs in which she likes to work with different glazes applied on top of each other. She loves green and many of her creations are dipped in a mesmerising celadon colour. Her timeless designs fit into both classic interiors and contemporary settings.<\/p>\n<p>This Belgian ceramicist has also collaborated with Mia Zia, also Belgian, who produces handmade bed linen, and with Take Care Candle. De Launoit&#8217;s work is loved worldwide and was sold in the leading Parisian department store Le Bon March\u00e9, but one can also always take a look in her studio close to Brussels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1348\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1348\" class=\"center wp-image-1348 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-natacha-de-launoit-6-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Natacha de Launoit<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charlotte_de_Lantsheere_inspired_by_the_Ibizan_countryside\"><\/span>Charlotte de Lantsheere: inspired by the Ibizan countryside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteceramics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Charlotte de Lantsheere<\/a> (1976-) originally worked in the fashion world; for this Brussels-based ceramist, making ceramics was a way to relax. Soon, many people were enthusiastic about her handmade creations. Charlotte makes tableware in neutral tones, but also decorative pieces and large bowls. She is inspired by the whimsical shapes of the mountains on Ibiza, the Spanish island where one of her studios is located.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her own collection, Charlotte de Lantsheere regularly works with interior designers for whom she creates pieces \u00e0 la carte. She has also worked with big names in the fashion world \u2013 a pop-up for Spanish fashion house Loewe \u2013, and the culinary world \u2013 the cookbook \u201cSobremesa: My Ibiza\u201d by Dutch star chef Sergio Herman.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1347\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1347\" class=\"center wp-image-1347 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-charlotte-tchicarini-7-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlotte de Lantsheere\/Charlotte Ceramics<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LRNCE_ceramics_with_an_artistic_and_Moroccan_twist\"><\/span>LRNCE, ceramics with an artistic and Moroccan twist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2013, Fashion graduate Laurence Leenaert (1990-) founded the lifestyle brand <a href=\"https:\/\/lrnce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LRNCE<\/a> which focuses on interior decoration and accessories. Leenaert is guided by her instinct when designing ceramics in remarkable prints, which take their inspiration from Pablo Picasso&#8217;s ceramic creations, Catalan artist Joan Mir\u00f2&#8217;s linear drawings and tribal motifs from Moroccan tribes. The designer currently lives and works in Marrakech, in the Sidi Ghanem neighbourhood known for its many artisans who have been producing painted ceramics and leather goods for generations.<\/p>\n<p>With her colourful vases, bowls and interior accessories, which she handcrafts and paints, Laurence Leenaert quickly attracted the attention of international media and online shops. Her designs radiate a cheerful and southern atmosphere that makes you long for sweltering summer days.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1346\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1346\" class=\"center wp-image-1346 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/villas-decoration-ceramic-creators-lrnce-8-OK.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration ceramists\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LRNCE<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Ceramics have been appearing more and more in the interior in recent years, and that is not surprising. Ceramics are made using the most essential natural elements: earth, water and fire. This resonates with a longing for unspoilt nature, which is so central to our current spirit. 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