Tinne Debruijne

Porcelain maker

©Philippe Memeteau

©Olivier Demessemakers

Paper porcelain for endless creativity

Tinne opened her first workshop in 2008
Ancient craft techniques fascinate her
She won a prize at "The A' Design Award" in Italy

Tinne Debruijne comes from a long line of artists. Her great-grandfather was a Gobelin tapestry weaver, her grandfather was a portrait painter, and her mother is a textile designer. At the age of 5, Tinne got lost in the hallways of the art academy in Antwerp while visiting her mother. She was eventually found in the pottery class, fascinated by all the students working with this magic substance called clay. At that moment she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Tinne works mainly with paper porcelain and designs her own colour palettes with high quality ceramic pigments. Her approach to work is very intuitive, letting herself be guided by forms inspired by natural elements and living organisms, which often results in creations that are both sensual and abstract.

Interview

©Philippe Memeteau

©Olivier Demessemakers

What do you like about paper porcelain?: What I particularly like is the possibility of creating sculptural pieces without any limits. Each sculpture is the result of an artistic exploration and a fusion between my imagination and the unique properties of paper porcelain.
Where do you seek inspiration?: The sensuality of a body, the curve of an elegant shoe around a foot, the voluminous folds of a beautiful silk evening dress, a voluptuous mass of leaves in autumn, sculptural couture, the endless applications of nanotechnology, natural fractals, or the scientific exploration of new materials.
Is there something about your work that people do not normally know?: Ultimately, my goal is to create works of art that evoke a sense of connection and resonance in the viewer. I want my sculptures to invite contemplation and elicit a response, thus fostering a deeper connection between the artwork and its audience.
Could your work be considered in danger?: As with all work: if we continue to pursue quality, nothing is at risk. An artist must follow their own path and work hard to maintain quality, but above all have fun creating every day.

Tinne Debruijne is an expert artisan: she began her career in 2008 and she started teaching in 2020