Based in East London, Laura Mahoney makes small batch, one-of-a-kind tableware ceramics.

Her ceramic practice is rooted in a devotion to Japanese aesthetics, where restraint and contrast guide each decision; she works predominantly with a Sibelco black clay that anchors compositions, and a palette of light glazes that accentuate form and surface, creating a deliberate interplay of contrasting shadow and luminosity. The pieces are conceived with a focus on balance, precision and refined elegance — shapes pared back to essentials, edges and curves measured for quiet tension.

Her former career as a neuroscience researcher informs this work: years of disciplined observation and exacting technique have translated into a studio methodology that blends analytical rigour with mindful attention to every touch, mark and firing. The result is a body of work that honours imperfection within control, where bold contrasts and meticulous craft invite contemplation.

Balancing the rawness and organic properties of the clay with angular geometry, she creates elegant stoneware tableware for everyday use.