Our story
Aculina is more than functional ceramics—it’s a tribute to memory and everyday beauty. Created by Katya Gudaeva, it honors the name of her grandmother, Aculina, who passed away when Katya's mother was just a child. Each piece is crafted to bring a sense of calm and purpose to daily rituals. In these vessels, Katya weaves stories of love and connection, inviting you to pause and find beauty in life's simplest moments.
Artist statement
A rhythm emerges in the quiet communion between hands and clay—an ancient dance of earth and water. Each vessel becomes more than a form, carrying a whisper of intention, a meditation on the balance between fragility and strength. The work embodies a moment's stillness, reflecting the natural world's subtle grace, where function and beauty intertwine effortlessly.
These pieces are not merely objects but vessels of contemplation, offering space for breath and pause. They hold the quiet hum of the earth, crafted to embrace the simple rituals of life. Within each form lies the essence of the unseen—the spaces between, the silence, and the tranquility that exists when stillness is embraced.
Each object is guided by intention, shaped with reverence for the material and a quiet longing for inner peace. Within every creation lies a gentle reminder: slow down, find balance, and honor the serene beauty in the everyday.