Maya Leroy

2, July, 1994
Born in Lund, Sweden
Based in Eindhoven (the Netherlands), Maya Eline Leroy and Fabian Briels lead a studio under Maya’s full name, rooted in a bold and intuitive approach.Trained at the Design Academy Eindhoven, Maya and Fabian rediscovered their passion for craft and color during the 2020 lockdown. Their work features unique, hand-built, and hand-painted pieces, merging artistry and craftsmanship into an ever-expanding collection of contemporary ceramics.

+ Education

Design Academy Eindhoven, Bachelor of Arts, 2018

+ Exhibitions

2022 Fuori Salone del Mobile, SEM at Alcova Milano.
2021 Envisions invites, at dutch design week Eindhoven.
2018 Graduation Show, at dutch design week Eindhoven.

Titel of project: Doodle series Material: air dry clay, gouache and clear coat resin.

+ Biography

Maya Leroy is a Swedish/French artist and designer based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Her Doodle series is an ever expanding collection of unique, hand build and hand painted contemporary ceramics.

+ Background Story

Doodle series came about during the first corona lockdown, from a need and want to create without having to be too serious and without having to think too much of the end result while having fun in doing. Air dry clay has proven to be an ideal medium to work independently, without having to visit any workshops with a kiln as it doesn't need firing.

Previously I have mainly worked with textiles and that’s where I find a lot of my inspirations for my patterns and colours.