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Aude Van Ryn
Celebrated Belgian illustrator and ceramicist Aude Van Ryn creates handmade ceramic tableware, figurines and sculptures. She has developed a vibrant, abstract aesthetic, incorporating dots, lines and geometric shapes, alongside brightly coloured plants, flowers and birds. Aude Van Ryn moved to London aged 21 to study illustration at Central Saint Martins. She went on to study at the Royal College of Art and has been creating distinctive illustrations for publications such as The Guardian & The New Yorker.
Maker's Story
Celebrated Belgian illustrator and ceramicist Aude Van Ryn creates handmade prints, tableware, figurines and sculptures. She has developed a vibrant, abstract aesthetic, incorporating dots, lines and geometric shapes, alongside brightly coloured plants, flowers and birds. Aude moved to London aged 21 to study illustration at Central Saint Martins. She went on to study at the Royal College of Art and has created distinctive illustrations for publications such as The Guardian and The New Yorker.
Maker's Quote
My head is populated with many creatures, people, animals, abstract and architectural shapes with arms and legs varying in scale. The pieces are loosely inspired by my travels to Africa and other countries around the world. Carrying sketchbooks, I always collect memories colours and textures.
Illustrator & Ceramicist
The Process
Aude Van Ryn enjoys shape making, drawing inspiration from Guidette Carbonnel, Pablo Picasso and Marimekko textiles. In 2007 she began exploring porcelain stoneware, using sgraffito techniques and her fingertips to create unique surface illustrations.
The Process
