Born in Cairo, Egypt, ceramic artist Paul Nasri's family immigrated to the U.S. when he was four years old. After spending six years on the East Coast, they then landed on California's scenic Central Coast. From the natural beauty surrounding him on the Monterey Bay, Paul's work has always been inspired by the colors of nature. Moving to San Diego in 1987 in search of warmer waves to surf and to attend SDSU, Paul has since felt quite at home here in the idyllic setting near the peaceful Pacific.
"Having my hands in clay is a grounding experience," says Paul. "Pottery is very tactile - the textures, the weight. I like to see people pick up my work. It should feel good in their hands, that's how to fully appreciate a piece," he adds. Coming from a commercial arts background of over twenty years, Paul pays close attention to the functionality as well as the ascetics. "I love to hear when my customers tell me they use my wares daily in their homes."
Paul's collection of beautiful one-of-a-kind, hand-thrown ceramics are affordably priced and are all lead-free, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe.
