Célia Macedo ceramics

Célia Macedo ceramics Cerâmica artística e funcional, combinando métodos e técnicas tradicionais com design contempor?
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The rhythm of repetition.Much of my foundational training as a potter was deeply rooted in production. I've always consi...
09/06/2026

The rhythm of repetition.

Much of my foundational training as a potter was deeply rooted in production.
I've always considered repetition as so much more than a task; it is the core of the process.
It's a demanding skill that takes years to master, but it prepares the mind and hands for far more than simply creating identical forms.

Repetition is an intensive masterclass in technique, efficiency, and speed. But above all, it grants the rare ability to zone out, to quiet the noise and forget everything around you the moment your hands touch the spinning clay.

While every ceramicist finds their own anchor, this is precisely what captivates me about production: the profound, meditative peace found within the rhythm.


When expectations are exceeded.​These plates are part of an extensive bespoke commission for an incredible restaurant pr...
08/06/2026

When expectations are exceeded.

​These plates are part of an extensive bespoke commission for an incredible restaurant project, a complete set of tableware spanning from delicate lipped bowls to wide-rimmed plates. It has been a profound exercise in pushing the boundaries of forms, custom glazes, and deep textures.

​This particular plate was inspired by a local story, part of the historical lore of this region. While I cannot reveal too much just yet, I can share that the design weaves in details of a story involving a crocodile.

​I knew from the start I wanted to carve the rim, but combining the two specific glazes I used was a calculated risk (I hadn't tried combining them yet). The tension remained high until the exact moment the kiln cooled enough to open.

​The result was everything I envisioned, and more. With the first pieces officially approved, it is time to glaze the remaining fifteen.

A beautiful paradox.As I approach the final hours of my training course on raw materials for glazes with , I find myself...
06/06/2026

A beautiful paradox.

As I approach the final hours of my training course on raw materials for glazes with , I find myself reflecting on a long-standing fascination.

​Paradoxically, while the physical application of glaze has never been my favourite stage of the process, the science behind it completely captivates me. There is an undeniable wonder in the chemical transformation that occurs when raw minerals are measured, mixed, and surrendered to the heat of the kiln.

Embracing the complexity of this beautiful alchemy only deepens my respect for the richness of this craft. More than a technical update, choosing to do this course is a deliberate expansion of my knowledge, and possibly the starting point of a new stage of my work, where surfaces gain a whole new life.

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EDIFíCIO STARTUP MONTEMOR-O-NOVO, Atelier 5, ZONA INDUSTRIAL DA ADUA, LOTE LI 38, ATELIER 5
Montemor-o-Novo
7050-001

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