In February, I presented my solo exhibition “Come Meet the Monsters” with the Triquetra Artist Collectivein Paris.

I am Eri Maeda, a Japanese ceramic artist based in Paris creating expressive contemporary ceramic sculptures. My hand-built stoneware creatures combine bright colors, exaggerated forms, and playful personalities. These monster-like figures reflect the hidden emotions and social tensions that shape everyday human behavior.

With this exhibition, I wanted visitors not only to observe the sculptures but also to share space with them. Two moments became central to the experience: the vernissage and a collaborative dinner.

During the vernissage, visitors encountered the monsters for the first time. People moved through the gallery surrounded by curious, awkward, and mischievous ceramic creatures, each with its own personality.

The following evening, I organized Dining With Monsters, a dinner created in collaboration with chef Liza Ivanova. For this event, she designed a menu inspired by the sculptures. I specifically asked for fermented elements to be included in the dishes.

Fermentation interested me because it is something invisible but alive, quietly growing and transforming over time. In a similar way, the creatures in my work represent emotions and instincts that develop beneath the surface.

By bringing together ceramic sculpture, food, and shared experience at Triquetra Artist Collective, I wanted to create a moment where visitors could sit with the monsters and reflect on the strange and often hidden parts of human behavior.

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Continue reading my articles on ADF Magazine, where I share my insights on Paris galleries, contemporary ceramics, and my own projects from my studio in Paris.
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