Alev Erkan
My work is quiet, tactile, and rooted in nature. Clean forms, neutral tones, and hand-carved surface details define my practice — ceramics that are simple and intentional, where every detail has a reason.
I work exclusively as a hand builder, with a practice shaped by living and making in France, Turkey, Ireland, and now Boulder, Colorado. That accumulated perspective quietly informs everything I make.
Each piece moves through shaping, trimming, carving, and sanding before drying, bisque firing, and glazing. The kiln has the final say — heat and chemistry finishing what hands started.
That progression, from raw material to finished object, is why I lose track of time in the studio. I'd love for you to come see it. My studio is open both weekends of the tour, and I'll be offering workshops, so stop by and say hello.