
MEET GENEVIEVE
My connection to ceramics began early. From ages 12 to 18, I spent every summer at Idyllwild Arts in an intensive ceramics program, learning on kick wheels, working with large-scale production, and firing in salt, wood, raku, and horsehair kilns. Those formative years shaped my deep love for ceramics. I continued refining my skills at the University of Southern California and later spent two years at Beit Benyamini in Tel Aviv, where I focused on throwing large forms and precision carving. I’m now based in Los Angeles and work full-time at Dumae as a design and production ceramicist, while running my own studio practice focused on custom work.
I create handmade pieces that reflect a balance of function and feeling—dinnerware, vases, and planters that are grounded, organic, and made with intention. Most of my work is custom, thoughtfully designed in collaboration with restaurants, designers, and individuals looking for something personal and lasting.
Nature is my biggest inspiration—especially the ocean. You’ll find soft curves, sandy textures, and sun-washed tones throughout my work. I name each piece with care, often pulling from Hebrew, Spanish, and Portuguese—languages connected to my heritage and travels. These names echo what I feel while diving, surfing, or simply watching the tide shift: earthy, feminine, and quietly alive.
I’m currently developing a new collection created solely for plants—an exploration of form, texture, and rootedness, designed to celebrate the quiet beauty of living things and create a work of art in collaboration with the earth.