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The Alexandra | The Onua Collection
Taking its name from the Akan word Onua, meaning sibling, the collection explores kinship and duality through balance and form. Each vessel is raw in texture and refined within, a study in contrast that reflects connection through difference. Together, they mirror the harmony found in relationships that shape and ground us.
The Alexandra vessel, full-bodied with subtle curvature, draws from the feminine language of heritage craft. Its distinct waistline echos the adornments worn as symbols of grace and identity. In clay, this becomes an ode to the feminine spirit, grounded in tradition yet shaped anew. Balanced by its taller, simpler companion its tactile surface and gloss-smooth interior reveal beauty in contrast and connection – Alexandra in Riverbank.
Artist | David Obeng Adane
David Obeng Adane’s practice bridges indigenous ceramic traditions with contemporary material exploration. Working primarily through handbuilding and slab construction, his sculptural forms emerge through a slow, tactile process where carving and surface treatment reveal the dialogue between hand and clay.
Drawing from Adinkra symbolism and local clay knowledge, his work carries a strong sense of cultural memory and material presence. Intricate carved textures and sanded finishes echo the look of aged wood and weathered surfaces, allowing light and shadow to shape each piece. Rather than pursuing a perfect finish, his practice embraces process and transformation, where marks of making become part of the final form.
The Nok | Loam Collection
Defined by its angular form and refined ergonomics, The Nok bowl is designed with purpose, for serving, stacking, and sharing. Its proportions allow for a secure handhold and precise fit when nested, helping retain warmth and creating an experience centred on both use and ritual. Every line is intentional and has been shaped for function as much as form.
Finished in our Volta blue, the glaze captures the movement of flowing water. Deep indigo tones shift into pale, silvery blue along the body, mirroring the transitions found in the river where current meets air. The variation in colour reflects motion and depth, giving each piece a dynamic, living surface that changes with light and use.
