Clara Valdes is an object designer based in Alsace, France, and a graduate of HEAR (Haute École des Arts du Rhin). Drawn to the tactile nature of clay, she explores the material through both utilitarian and sculptural forms.
Her artistic approach weaves a dialogue between container and content, often expressed through the rituals of cooking and wine. Guided by a seasonal and local sensibility, her practice embraces a philosophy of slow design and mindful creation, where each piece reflects a harmony between material, gesture, and place.
Selected exhibitions with SM Bureau:
Quiet Forces, Paris, 2025
Thema fair, Paris, 2025
Soul of Matière, Paris, 2025
Available works upon request.
