I am Loredana Avagliano, a ceramic artist and designer working with clay as a way to explore form, material and identity.
My work moves between artisan tradition and a contemporary approach, where each piece is conceived as a unique handmade object.
I was born in Cava de’ Tirreni and spent part of my childhood in Bagnara Calabra, a small fishing village on the Strait of Messina. It was there that I first encountered clay, through the American artist Stefany Kerwin, who introduced me to it in a simple and playful way. That early experience stayed with me over time.
After returning to Cava de’ Tirreni, I followed a different path for several years, studying Political Science and specializing in European law, with periods abroad. I later returned to ceramics, deepening my practice under the guidance of master ceramist Pierino Pisapia, where I became familiar with both traditional and industrial techniques rooted in the Vietri ceramic tradition.
Since 2013, I have been part of the Pandora association, a context that has contributed to shaping my artistic perspective. In my studio in Cava de’ Tirreni, I develop my work and share my practice through workshops for adults and children. My pieces have been presented in exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
Over the years, my work has also been recognized through a number of awards, including the Officine Ceramiche design Award (2022, 2024) and the Premio Melis in Bosa (2023).
Bio
Graduated in Political Science from the I.U.O Federico II University of Naples, she furthered her by studying the history the Near East and Mediterranean Africa in Paris, as well as American in Boston, USA.
Specializing in European law and management of European funds at the SIOI in Rome, her passion for ceramics led her to train with ceramist Pierino Pisapia in Cava de' Tirreni from 1998 to 2004.
Has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Italy and, earning notable accolades such as third place in the “OCA Officine Ceramiche Award” in 2022 and second place in the “Fratelli Melis International Ceramics Award” in Bosa in 3.
Currently, she majolica and porcelain jewelry at her ceramic studio, LOAV, located at Corsoberto I, 122 Cava de' Tirreni (SA).
