Jan Vogelpoel

Ceramicist Jan Vogelpoel merges midcentury design aesthetics with modern minimalism, characterised by a raw finish reminiscent of rugged sandstone cliffs and ancient artefacts. “When I hold the clay and feel it in my hands, there is a connection to the energy of the past and present,” she says.

A selection of Jan’s custom-designed clay sculptures and vases have found a permanent home at Trenery Brighton, our inaugural concept store, blending natural beauty with environmentally conscious design.

“I’m excited to bring my beautiful, organic shapes into the quite minimalist, clean environment [of the store],” she says.

At her sunlit home studio, Jan shares a firsthand demonstration of her technique and the intricacies of her creative process, from capturing that first spark of an idea to skillfully hand-crafting it into solid, tangible form.