Blue | Mood Heart

Ella and Lukasz Szczerbak first came to Ireland on holiday in 2006. Taken with the friendliness of people, by the beautiful scenery, and the quality of life they decided to move here, settling in Co Mayo! In 2010 they opened a craft shop called The Mood Gallery showcasing both their own ceramic collections alongside other artisan craft makers from the area.

"Our home and studio are surrounded by much of the scenery which inspires our work. Croagh Patrick lies to the west of us. Curving round the north of Clew Bay are the Hills of Achill, their colours changing with the seasons. Closer by we have the tracks that lead into the cut-away bogs, which are covered in rushes and standing water when the soft rain falls over Ireland. The light continually changes here with the movement of the clouds and reflections from the sea. This stunning scenery inspires most of our ideas which we incorporate into our ceramics; the mountains are reflected in the shape of the bowls and our unique glaze and use of glass mirrors the colours we see around us. Ceramics is a way of life for us that we love. We are honoured to be able to spread our interpretations of Irish beauty to other craft-enthusiasts and nature lovers."