My Story
I am Aline Albuquerque, a ceramic artist based in Cascais, Portugal. My journey with clay began as a search for stillness in a busy world.
Ikigai means "a reason for being"—a concept that resonates deeply with my work. Each piece I create is an exploration of purpose, grounding me in the present moment.
My studio is my sanctuary where I transform raw earth into vessels that carry the energy of my hands and the fire of the kiln.
Wabi-sabi Philosophy
"Beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness."
My work embraces the organic irregularities of handmade ceramics. A slight asymmetry, a rough texture, or an unpredictable glaze drip—these are not flaws, but the voice of the clay itself.
Exhibitions & Features
Ceramista Shops
Featured Artist Collection, Lisbon
CasaCor Florianopolis
Interior Design Showcase, Brazil
Studio Opening
Cascais, Portugal