Ceramics handmade by Hèlene Maury in her workshop in the Lot.
This is a steamed cake dish. It is specially designed for making cakes that cook with gentle steam, either in a steamer, a steamer basket, or a vitalizer (which generally cooks at 95°C).
Hélène is an explorer of landscapes and materials, a wandering and creative soul with roots anchored in the Lot region. On foot or by bike, she travels wild paths, gleaning clays, plant ash, rocks, and natural treasures. She combines these raw materials with local sandstone—Burgundy or Normandy sandstone—and also incorporates recycled or discarded natural materials—such as plant ash—in an approach that respects resources and living things. In her home studio, each ceramic bears the imprint of her hand and tells the story of her wanderings. Shaped by embracing, in one hand, the long term and in the other, spontaneity, her creations celebrate the unpredictable beauty of the world. Hélène creates a sincere work, nourished by an art of living rooted in the simple gestures of everyday life and inspired by her wonder for nature, plants, minerals, the earth, and the rhythms of the seasons.
MATERIALS : Kaolinic sandstone & St-Amand sandstone (Burgundy), homemade pyrite with volcanic rock
TECHNIQUE : M odeling
COOKING : Electric at 1250°
EMAIL : Matte white enamel
COLOR : White and sand
DIMENSIONS : Ø 17.5cm approximately, height 7cm
USES AND MAINTENANCE:
Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Oven: No
Food: Yes, be careful of fat on unglazed parts, especially underneath.
NOTE: As with any handcrafted product, these pieces may have slight variations in shape, color and thickness.
