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Carrie Lau she had many sources of inspiration, and the special items produced for her when she was younger are among the most significant. “My mum made me high school uniforms with little traditional Chinese style details and my aunt made me bags and backpacks out of Sanrio fabric – I still have them in my closet,” she says. “I didn’t realize at the time how much it moved me, but those memories of their craftsmanship continued to motivate my creativity.”
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Lau eventually settled in Los Angeles. A friend introduced her to ceramics and she fell in love with it. She was drawn to the practical process of shaping clay, which for her is also a meditative practice in today’s busy world.
Lau was content to make pieces for herself or co-workers as a hobby, but the business proved to be a hit. People wanted to display these unique items in their homes, give them as gifts, or pick their favorites and build a collection. She joined the craft market to keep the momentum going, and her passion turned into a career.
Lau founded object matter (OM) in 2016, and as a versatile artist she is also known for her paintings, home textiles and sculptures. OM Ceramic pottery. She remains always curious about different elements and how they interact, adapting them to fit a certain concept.
No matter what project he takes on, Lau tends to embrace something new. “I can play with different media to see where they take me,” she notes. “I often have a vision and want to achieve a certain look that I haven’t tried before, so I’ll keep exploring until I find it.”
Joining us today is Carrie Lau for friday friday!
Mochi makes me happy. It is a cultural snack that reminds me of New Year’s celebrations, when I would make it with my family. Chewy and sweet, and brings me back to those moments of our life together.
Camping with friends is one of my favorite ways to reset. Every trip is different, but always full of moments that stay with me – hiking Jumbo Rock, hiking the cliffs of Big Sur, finding streams and lakes, or watching the sunset into the ocean. I like to cook food together, sit by the fire, look at the stars and listen to the silence of the forest. It’s simple and thorough, and it reminds me to slow down, notice the details, and feel connected.
Travel has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Every trip leaves me with fragments – the colors on the wall, the sound of the sea, the light on the mountains or even a simple meal. Along the way, I take photos, often of small details and textures, and later I find new sparks of inspiration in them – sometimes even the beginning of a painting or ceramic form.
My dog Bowl passed away in 2024, but she will always be one of my greatest sources of love and inspiration. The time we spent together – walking, playing or just being – brought me so much joy and comfort. Remembering her reminds me to stay present, to appreciate the small moments and to hold on to love even in its quietest forms.
Coffee, matcha, boba tea – small drinks that feel like great comfort. These simple rituals give me a break in the day, a moment to breathe and notice what’s around me. They reset me and bring a sense of calm that I bring to my work.
Form and Flora — pop-up installation at Slowdown Studio in Los Angeles, 2022. The work explored vases and sculptural forms through playful combinations of glaze, color and texture. Each piece became an experiment in form and surface, celebrating the organic connections between form and flora.
A collection of hand painted mugs, each completely handmade and unique. The designs are recognizable but constantly changing, turning an everyday object into a small work of art.
photo: Cory Foote \\\ Art direction and style: Lemonade Creative
Cooperation with an interior designer Darlene Monlar – These sculptural coffee tables blur the line between function and art. Each custom design explores scale and form in pairs and will officially launch later this year.
photo: Cory Foote \\\ Art direction and style: Lemonade Creative
A series of wall knots and objects with printed patterns – Their organic, playful forms grew out of curiosity – exploring how shape, texture and rhythm can live on the wall like a sculpture.
Wander the park’s woolen carpet – Inspired by time spent in nature, the design plays with shapes, color and interaction. Each rug is hand-woven and hand-dyed in Jaipur, India, in collaboration with local artisans who focus on craft and quality.