Symbiosis is a sculptural piece that is rooted in themes of transformation and material memory. This piece is built by hand and glazed using layered surfaces developed with reclaimed stone powder, sand, and eggshells. This organic fluid form demonstrates where intersecting curves suggest movement and stillness in equal measure. Multi-layered glazes add depth and variation, inviting close interaction. Symbiosis is made from glazed stoneware with reclaimed stone powder glaze. Made in 2024.

I was born in Portugal in 1978 and began my career on a very different path—as a dentist. After graduating, I moved to London to build a life there, but it didn’t take long to realise that dentistry wasn’t where I truly belonged. I felt a deep need to create, to work with my hands in a way that allowed me to explore and express rather than fix and restore.
In 2017, I stumbled into ceramics through evening workshops I took after work. Those classes quickly became the highlight of my week, and before long, I joined a community ceramics studio where I spent every spare moment experimenting and learning.
When I returned to Portugal in 2019, I decided to follow this new path wholeheartedly, enrolling at Ar.Co (Centro de Arte e Comunicação Visual) for two years of formal training. Then, during the pandemic—and while expecting my second child—I took a leap, bought my first kiln, and set up a small studio so I could keep creating.
Since then, what began as a search for balance has grown into my life’s work. My sculptures, often incorporating raw and recycled materials, explore transformation and movement—echoing the shifts that brought me here. My pieces have been shown internationally, including at Lisbon by Design, Lisbon Design Week, and Dubai Design Week, and are part of both private and public collections, including the Taguspark Urban Art Museum.

Availability and Lead Time

Each piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and quality. We strive to ensure that your unique finds are delivered to you safely and promptly. For available items, please allow up to 4-6 weeks. For custom items, please allow up to 8-10 weeks. We appreciate your patience as our skilled artists create your one-of-a-kind piece. 

Return Policy:

As each piece at Trove is unique and irreplaceable, we encourage our clients to carefully consider their purchases as we do not offer returns. Each item is accurately described in its listing ? We encourage you to review all product details and reach out to us with any questions prior to making your purchase to ensure it meets your expectations. 

Shipping Policy

Final shipping costs — including customs, crating, and handling — will be invoiced separately after weight, size, and destination are confirmed by the maker. 

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Custom Orders

We delight in facilitating custom pieces that perfectly suit your space and design aesthetic . To place a custom order, please contact our design team. We'll guide you through the process of selecting materials, sizes, and designs to make  your vision come to life.

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