Behind the clay
The hands, heart, and soul behind AMAEN Ceramics — that’s me, Ari.
I’m a self-taught ceramicist with a deep love for creating things that feel soulful, tactile, and intentionally made.
By day, I navigate the corporate world (yes, corporate GOT and inbox zen), and by night, you’ll find me in the studio, elbows deep in clay and joyfully making a mess. I’m also a forever student of the human psyche (on the path to becoming a psychotherapist) - which means I think a lot about presence, ritual, and what it means to feel grounded in our everyday lives.
AMAEN was officially founded in 2024, but its story began much earlier - in quiet moments between busy days, inspired by my lifelong love of aesthetic visuals, creativity, and the small rituals that bring meaning to everyday life.
AMAEN Ceramics is my quiet rebellion against the fast and disposable. Each piece is handmade in small batches, rooted in mindfulness, beauty, and the belief that even simple objects can hold meaning.
Many ways lead to Rome - how did mine lead to clay?
- A Journey Through Hospitality, Healing, and Craft
My background is in hospitality and gastronomy with years spent in places where people come together to eat, connect, and celebrate. I'm a traveler, a food lover, and a strong believer in the power of shared moments. Over time, my career evolved from hospitality management into the corporate world, and today, I’m also on the path to becoming a licensed psychotherapist.
Across these different chapters, one theme has stayed constant: a fascination with the human experience, and how we can create grounding, presence, and beauty in our daily lives.
Ceramics as a meditative practise
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Meditative
For me, ceramics is a form of mindfulness & a way to slow down and reconnect with the present. As an intuitive potter, I don’t follow strict rules; I follow feeling.
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Intuitive
I work in small batches, crafting each piece by hand in my Zurich studio using sustainable materials and organic forms inspired by nature.
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Flow
Some days I’m hand-building sculptures on others I’m throwing, imperfect pieces that look like they’ve been shaped by the wind or the sea.
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Mindful
Every object carries the energy of its creation - meditative, physical, calming and is made to be used, loved, and lived with.
Rooted in Slow Living and Soulful Design
Outside the studio, you’ll find me paddle-boarding across Lake Zurich, training in Muay Thai, sipping iced Matcha, or enjoying long meals with friends. All these passions shape AMAEN Ceramics.. a brand inspired by slow living, soulful design, and a deep respect for the tactile beauty of handmade things.
Thank you for being here and for supporting my vision. I hope you find something that speaks to you, brings warmth to your space, or becomes a cherished part of your own rituals.
With love,
Ari
Founder of AMAEN Ceramics