A Life Shaped by Clay
Marta Ozog
Originally from Nowy Wiśnicz, Poland, Marta moved to Ireland in 2007. Growing up in a creative family, music, making, and mending were part of everyday life, and ceramics was her main subject at secondary art school.
After arriving in Ireland, Marta spent several years working as a childminder while adapting to a new country and language. Determined to return to art, she prepared a portfolio and applied to NCAD. While the application process presented additional challenges as a non-native English speaker, the experience strengthened her determination to continue her creative education. Rather than giving up, she looked for other pathways and enrolled in the Art and Sculpture course at Whitehall College of Further Education, where she developed a strong portfolio and received the Student of the Year Award in 2014.
This led to the DCCoI Ceramics Skills and Design Course in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, where Marta spent two years immersed in clay. The intensive programme combined practical making, technical training, and design development, providing a strong foundation in every aspect of the ceramic process. The experience shaped both her skills and her approach to craftsmanship and continues to influence her work today.
She later joined Arran Street East in Dublin, progressing from Production Potter to Head Potter over six years with the company. In March 2025, Marta established her own independent studio practice. Today, every piece is designed, thrown, decorated, and finished by hand in her Dublin studio.
Having experienced the challenges of building a life in a new country and language, Marta became increasingly interested in non-verbal forms of communication and expression. This curiosity would later become an important influence on the development of her Written in Porcelain collection.
A Visual Language Beyond Words
About the practice
Marta has always found it easier to express ideas through making than through words. The Written in Porcelain collection grew from a search for a visual language beyond words, one that could be experienced through both touch and sight.
Inspired by Braille, handwriting, and the blue-and-white porcelain tradition, she uses slip-trailed lines and raised dots to create a subtle surface that invites touch and reflection. As fingers move across a mug or bowl, they follow the rhythm of marks made by hand, creating a quiet connection between maker, object, and user.
Working with Ming porcelain, Marta creates functional tableware and homeware designed to bring beauty and meaning to everyday rituals. Each piece is individually thrown and decorated, so no two are ever exactly alike. From the smooth, sanded base to the tactile decoration beneath the fingertips, every detail is carefully considered to create objects that feel as good to hold as they are to use.
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Made with Care
Every piece is wheel-thrown in Ming porcelain and made entirely by hand. From shaping the form and refining the rim to attaching handles and finishing details, every step reflects Marta's attention to detail and consideration for everyday use.
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Handwritten in Clay
Inspired by handwriting and Braille, each piece is decorated freehand using slip-trailed lines and raised dots. No two pieces are ever exactly alike, creating a tactile surface designed to be experienced through both touch and sight.
Mindful Connections: Written in Porcelain
Mindful Connections Written in Porcelain
Wheel-thrown porcelain pieces decorated with slip-trailed lines like handwriting and textures inspired...