I am both artist and writer, working with glass, ceramics, film and textiles.

While I may be most recognized for my ceramic works, my art reaches far beyond clay. I create works that find their way into galleries and museums—always weaving stories that spark reflection and conversation.

We live in a world marked by misunderstanding, a lack of empathy, and the injustice that follows. Inequality and abuse of power appear in countless forms.

I long to imagine how things might be different—how we could create a world that is beautiful and just, how we might rediscover our humanity and stand up against injustice. With humor, with wonder, and yes, even with confusion.

Through my work, I want to spark a movement, provoke—never didactic or heavy-handed, always sharp and playful.

And in the end, I believe I can save the world—so that’s exactly what I’m working on.”

Hanneke de Leeuw