A place of focus: The workshop as an art space
Earth, air, and fire - and a master like Otto Gerharz Jr., who knows how to shape these elements with both sense and intuition. This formula creates objects that will have a profound impact on a space. The noise of everyday life fades away as soon as we enter his workshop, and Otto's great calm takes over.
Values
We have always been sustainable
We have always been sustainable
Longevity has always been a fundamental principle of all our work. Our objects are designed to last for generations - the antithesis of today's "throwaway culture".
We use raw materials that are sourced almost entirely from Europe, and manufacture exclusively in our workshop in Rheinbach, Germany. We consistently work with renewable energy sources and utilize closed cycles for water, clay, and packaging, ensuring our production is virtually waste-free.
A system that has been designed for stability and integrity - since 1964.
We pass on the fire
We pass on the fire
We don't lock away our knowledge and craftsmanship behind a thousand doors - we pass them on to the next generation with complete conviction. Working closely with ceramics colleges as well as training and mentoring young talents in our workshop, we ensure the continuation of a unique craft of the highest quality.
Because tradition is not about preserving the ashes, but keeping the fire alive.
We are constantly pushing the boundaries
We are constantly pushing the boundaries
Otto Keramik was born out of the drive to surpass the possible. This spirit continues to shape our work today. In developing new glazes and firing techniques, we collaborate with leading European research institutions and specialized companies. Curious, honest, and on equal terms. We are convinced that sustainable innovation doesn't happen alone, but rather collaboratively and in partnership within an open network.
What is possible today is always only the beginning of something new.
