In this Q&A, we chat with Aey of Aeyglom, exploring her artistic journey from childhood in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to establishing her ceramics studio in the UK. Aey shares the personal significance behind her brand name, her love for porcelain’s challenging beauty, and her vibrant approach to creating colourful ceramic pieces. She also discusses the delicate balance between creativity and business, drawing inspiration from global architecture, and her excitement for upcoming projects like expanding into lighting.
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your artistic journey?
The brand name – aeyglom – is a combination of my Thai nickname Aey and the word Glom, meaning circle – the shape and form often reflected in my work. Having spent my childhood in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I moved to the UK as a teenager and graduated with a BA in three-dimensional design, specialising in ceramics before starting my own small ceramics studio.
2. What inspired you to pursue your craft? Was there a defining moment or influence that sparked your passion?
Design and homeware have always been a real passion, my love of food, design and ceramics featuring regularly throughout my career.
Your craft
3. How would you describe your work in three words?
Creative, Precise, Colourful
4. What materials or techniques do you use, and why are they important to your process?
I love working with porcelain, although it can be very challenging! The material is very delicate and prone to mistakes, but the final finish is very smooth and has a luxurious feel. This love of working with porcelain stems from my time at university, and the freedom of experimenting with mixing colours into porcelain and testing the translucency. I started out making porcelain lights before moving onto tableware.
5. Can you tell us about a favourite piece you’ve created and the story behind it?
The Kelly Egg Cup is my favourite piece in my collection. It is named after one of my dear friends, Kelly, whom I met 20 years ago and who has supported me throughout my creative career. The shape of the egg cup is very tactile and lovely to hold. There are eight colours in the collection.
Creative process
6. What does a typical day in your studio or workshop look like?
My studio is in my garden at home. After the school drop-off and a dog walk, I spend my time in the studio making, casting, and mixing new colours. Each piece requires time and patience to create. Porcelain is a strong material but also very delicate, requiring care and attention. I work in small batches—some days, I focus on casting new pieces. Each cast needs to be left in the mould overnight before being turned out to dry. I love spending time in my studio; it’s very calming and rewarding when everything comes out of the kiln perfectly.
7. Do you have any unique rituals or habits that help you stay creative?
Design and homeware have always been a real passion of mine. My love of food, design, and ceramics has featured regularly throughout my career, inspiring my creativity and work.
8. How do you handle creative blocks? Do you have any strategies or tips for overcoming them?
When I have a creative block, I keep making and experimenting. If I have an idea in my head, sometimes I need to create it first to see if it will work or not.
Challenges and successes
9. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a maker, and how did you overcome it?
Running a small business isn’t just about making. I build my own website, do all the photography, manage social media, handle customer service and enquiries—all alongside creating my work. The biggest challenge is balancing the creative side with the demands of running a business, as it needs to stay afloat. I’ve had to learn how to juggle multiple roles while ensuring my creativity isn’t compromised.
10. What’s been your proudest moment or achievement so far?
There have been many proud moments. One was when I participated in a craft fair for the first time, selling directly to customers and receiving great feedback. In my second year of business, several press outlets contacted me to feature my work. One of my dreams has been to supply a restaurant or hotel, and that became a reality last year—my egg cups are now being used and admired in a hotel establishment.
Inspiration
11. Where do you draw inspiration from for your work? What sparks your imagination and creativity?
My work is very colourful, and I love creating vibrant ceramic pieces. My inspiration for colours comes from the architecture around the world, such as the vibrant buildings in Miami and the colourful houses on the hills of the Amalfi Coast.
12. Do you have a favourite artist, maker, movement, or tradition that has influenced your craft?
I admire the work of many ceramic artists. Their creativity and craftsmanship inspire me, and I draw influence from various styles and techniques within the ceramic community.
13. How does colour influence your practice; is it an important part of your process? Do you have a particular palette or favourites? Any go-to sources for colour inspiration?
Colour plays a significant role in my work. I love working with vibrant hues, and my palette is often inspired by the colours found in architecture around the world—such as the bold buildings in Miami or the colourful houses on the hills of the Amalfi Coast. These vibrant scenes spark my imagination and influence the colours I choose for my ceramic pieces.
Perspectives and goals
14. What do you want people to feel when they experience your work?
I want people to enjoy looking at, holding, and using my work, whether for decoration or when eating from it.
15. What are you currently working on, and what excites you most about it?
I’m working on adding a lighting range to my collection, which I’m really excited about.
Advice and reflection
16. What advice would you give to someone starting out as a maker?
Just do it—make, experiment, and keep it simple. Not everything will work, but great work can come from accidental mistakes.
17. If you could go back to the start of your career, what advice would you give your younger self?
Keep going and stick with it, even when it’s tough. It will be rewarding in the end.
Closing thoughts
19. Where can people find your work, and how can they support you?
You can find my work on my website, aeyglom.com, where you’ll also find a list of stockists. I also attend craft fairs and maker markets—details are available on my Instagram story.
Aeyglom ceramics embody precise craftsmanship, vibrant colours, and thoughtful design, resulting in beautiful pieces that bring joy and elegance to everyday living. Inspired by global architectural hues and crafted with meticulous care, Aey’s work invites people to experience the simple pleasures of handcrafted beauty.
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