Le Pré Saint Gervais, FRANCE

“The ugly can be beautiful. The pretty, never.” Paul Gauguin

This quote says that beauty (as is ugliness) is something powerful, durable. Unlike the pretty - which will never have the power to be beautiful. Madeleine aims for her pieces to be rather beautiful than pretty… and cause lasting pleasure, which does not wear out over time.

Madeleine Martin lives and works in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, on the outskirts of Paris. In 2016, she discovered the immense pleasure of getting her hands dirty (with clay!) and of creating unique objects - which serve her other great passion: eating well. Former communication manager in environmental associations, she decided in 2021 to dedicate her life to ceramics.

Both French and Italian, Madeleine grew up in two cultures where the pleasure of the table is central. She creates dinnerware designed to make the meal a moment that is both beautiful, convivial and gourmet.

She passionately loves her job: whether it be creating a piece directly from her hands or sharing the pleasure of ceramics with her students - or kids! The pieces she creates aim at bringing a little piece of grace in your everyday life: a chance to appreciate your coffee or your meal - and the object you were kind enough to gift yourself!