Ceramic ties to Corsica
- Julien is a second generation ceramicist
- The most important lesson he learned through his craft is patience
- He finds inspiration in everything that exists on Earth and beyond
Julien Truchon discovered ceramics in his father’s workshop in Patrimoniu in Corsica, where he learned his craft through hands-on experience. He studied economics before returning to work with clay full-time, training intensively to build a strong technical foundation. Julien also went on a journey to Bizen in Japan, where he met traditional wood-firing potters. Creating and exhibiting in Corsica since 2007, he is deeply attached to this land between sea and mountains. Julien has been collaborating with several restaurants since 2010 for his tableware pieces, and now also creates wall and suspended installations. “My work seeks above all to generate beauty in this world,” he says.
INTERVIEW
It is the variety of my creations. People often ask if several ceramicists work in my studio, when in fact it is just me and my ever-changing ideas.
For a long time, I tried to control clay. Today, things are different, as the material itself guides me.
I do not aim to fit into a specific movement. What matters to me is the simplicity and elegance a piece can reveal, beyond mere beauty.
Technology has always been part of the craft: from the discovery of electricity to the development of AI today. I use it to explore ideas, as well as to imagine and visualise my projects before they take shape.
