The cheekiest potter in England | Katrin Moye

Meet Katrin Moye, a ceramic artist whose distinctive style, humour and personality come to life in her clay creations – and leap at you through the screen. 

Using the traditional technique of Italian Maiolica, Katrin’s work is an irreverent blend of century-old and modern-day symbols: Renaissance iconography sit playfully alongside 21st-century emojis, while the most delicately hand-painted Latin inscriptions usually carry a less-than-delicate meaning.

In 2024, the V&A acquired her Cerebrum Nebula (Brain Fog) Pharmacy Jar, a striking piece which Katrin made as part of her series exploring her personal experience of the menopause.

A delightful 13 minutes of wit and whimsy – well worth a watch!

Credits

Client – V&A
Filmmaker – Alex J. Wright
Producers – Holly Hyams, Hannah Kingwell