“Clay has been my companion since childhood. A silent, responsive friend that has always listened without judgment”

Close-up of a green stoneware ceramic bowl, showing a textured surface with small raised dots.
A large ceramic vase with a green, ribbed body, and two textured, arched handles, placed on a wooden surface.
Assorted green-colored ceramic vases, including a small teapot with a handle, on a wooden table.
A decorative ceramic vase with a textured surface, a wide body, three curved handles, and a narrow neck, placed on a plaster surface.
Ottavia Sitia's hands working on a ceramic sculpture - only her hands and a detail of the piece are visible.

Ottavia Sitia is a London-based ceramic artist who creates hand-built stoneware sculptures and vessels. Working entirely by hand, her ceramic pieces explore texture, form, and the expressive potential of clay. Alongside her London studio practice, Ottavia offers ceramic workshops and accepts a limited number of bespoke commissions.