Mark Goudy’s porcelain pieces look like they’ve been folded from paper, but they’re made of clay—thin, light, and full of quiet beauty. Each one rocks gently when set down, balanced on geometric folds that feel both precise and natural.
Based in Berkeley, Goudy blends digital tools with old-world craft. He designs his forms using computer modeling, then slipcasts them in porcelain so fine that light shines right through.
He finishes each piece with soft washes of metal-based watercolor, letting the pigments settle into folds and creases. The result is subtle, soft, and often otherworldly.
We love the way light moves across the surfaces. You can feel the quiet strength in something this delicate yet precise.
Goudy’s work reminds us that fragility can be beautiful. And that balance, in any form, is worth seeking.
Explore more of Mark Goudy’s exceptional work on his website, which showcases a range of forms and styles.
Images © Copyright Mark Goudy. Used with artist’s permission.
“As an engineer turned artist, the draw for me with ceramics was to turn completely away from the virtual digital world and simply create objects with my hands.
After a twenty-year career as a digital hardware logic designer, I found hand-building unique, organic forms in clay to be a captivating and cathartic experience.
The ceramics community was so welcoming and supportive, and soon clay work became a central focus in my life.“
-Excerpt from M a t h e m a t i c s in Porcelain, by Mark Goudy
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