Biography

Eva van Leer is a contemporary artist researching interaction through ancient crafts. Her ceramics installations and experiential designs confront human perception with their own fragility. Born in an environment where music and art where a daily input, she developed a cross disciplinary approach in her work. Ballet, acting, drawing, came together in her study of the arts at the ABK-Maastricht. Two years she designed educational programs at the Modern Museum, Casino Luxemburg. Her mixed media piece 'New Skin' was presented at the TURM LX gallery space in 2002. Since 2005 she discovered the love for clay. She studied the ceramics program 'Arts Du Feu' at the GrandJean centre in Vallauris and did many workshops with well known artists like David Roberts. The interior design world got curious and mentioned Eva's work in magazines like Cote & Provence. The works are being presented at art fairs around France. Eva also works in the theatre world as costume designer where she explores her love for Drama, Music and fabrics in all its facets.

For more information: studio@evavanleer.com

Artist Statement

"Honest feelings produce honest work. My organic hand build shapes and irregular borders are a translation of what I feel when I am closest to nature. Its fascinating how shapeless material can be transformed by using the 4 natural elements our planet has to offer; Earth, Water, Wind and Fire. Therefor I use RAKU, originally a Japanese way of firing in my search of contrasts. A pure and basic process. I try to find the fine balance between the possibilities of the craft and the simple esthetics of a piece. Honoring imperfection is honouring nature. The process of RAKU brings me a high sense of happiness. It doesn't mean 'luck by coincidence' for no reason."