London Design Festival at Studio Pottery London
Eric Landon of TORTUS for London Design Festival
As a world-class pottery studio, Studio Pottery London attracts some of the world’s most celebrated names in ceramics. For this year’s London Design Festival, the studio is proud to host Eric Landon, founder of the renowned Copenhagen-based studio TORTUS.
This exclusive showcase invites visitors to immerse themselves in the artistry of hand-thrown ceramics from TORTUS, a studio nestled in the heart of Copenhagen. Celebrated for its profound respect for materials and tradition, TORTUS simultaneously pushes creative boundaries to craft vessels that are both exquisitely functional and artistically refined.
Explore a carefully curated selection from the TORTUS collection, where each piece is rendered with meticulous care and individuality. The exhibition honours the subtle variations and textures unique to handmade ceramics, embodying a deliberate, slow-crafted philosophy that reveres materiality and heritage while embracing contemporary innovation.
As part of the exhibition, Eric will also host a live demonstration evening, showcasing his skill in wheel-throwing and sharing his holistic approach to working with clay. This rare opportunity offers an intimate view of his craft in the modern space of Studio Pottery London.
Eric Landon - Master Potter and Designer
TORTUS is driven by the vision of Eric Landon, a master potter and designer with over 30 years of international recognition. Eric’s work unites efficient and precise wheel-throwing with fresh, modern forms - producing elegant, enduring stoneware. Through his mission, he is a leading voice in the ceramics community, commanding an Instagram following of over 1.2 million followers. His philosophy centers on the joy and creative freedom of throwing, a process that is both meditative and dynamic, inspiring continual exploration. Eric’s tactile engagement with clay shines through in vessels that exude both beauty and functionality.
