"It is not about reproducing the past but about engaging in dialogue with it. We apply the same level of care and rigor to all pieces. Many of our utilitarian pieces have a strong sculptural quality, and several of the more artistic works originate from everyday forms and functions. We do not establish rigid boundaries between these categories; all are part of the same vision."
"Firing the pieces is a carefully controlled process. In more complex works, there is internal engineering: carefully calculated joints, slow drying times, and precise planning to prevent cracks and ensure structural stability."
Ceramicas Seminarios, founded in 1980 by Pablo Seminario and Marilú Behar in Urubamba, Peru, creates ceramics rooted in Sacred Valley culture. Seminario's childhood fascination with pre-Columbian ceramics evolved into research on ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. The studio, now employing about 25 artisans, produces work in the distinctive "Seminario Style" characterized by sculptural impulses, etched linework, and local materials. The team maintains artistic integrity by sourcing materials within Peru and controlling every production stage—from clay preparation through hand-building, wheel-throwing, refining, and painting. The artists reject rigid boundaries between utilitarian and artistic pieces, treating all work with equal care and rigor while employing precise engineering techniques to ensure structural stability.
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