Inside the Studio
Eric Landon × Foyos
During 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, Foyos visited master potter and Tortus founder Eric Landon, at his ceramic studio in Nørrebro. We spent time with Eric to learn more about his journey into ceramics, his creative practice, and how the space he has built around him supports the way he works.
At Foyos, we believe the spaces where people create are just as interesting as the work itself. Through collaborations like these, we hope to spotlight the artists, designers, and makers shaping today's creative community, while exploring how adaptable tools can support different ways of working.
A Practice Built Around Craft
Eric discovered ceramics when he was fifteen. At the time, he was looking for somewhere to direct his energy after injuries interrupted his passion for football. A ceramics class introduced him to something unexpected, and he immediately connected with the discipline and focus the craft required. “It requires a lot of focus, a lot of discipline. And it really kept me grounded at a time when I really needed it.”
What began almost by accident became a lifelong practice. Today, Eric runs Tortus from his Copenhagen studio, where he creates his own ceramics while teaching students who travel from around the world to learn from him.
“It requires a lot of focus, a lot of discipline. And it really kept me grounded at a time when I really needed it.”
A Studio That Feels Like Home
For Eric, the boundaries between work and home are naturally intertwined. His studio needs to be highly functional for the demands of making ceramics, while also being warm and inviting enough to welcome students, friends, and family. “It was important that my studio is both functional, but also homey and very cozy,” he explains. The furniture and objects around him therefore become part of the creative environment, not simply things that serve a purpose, but pieces that need to support the way the studio is lived in and worked in every day.
This shared appreciation for craftsmanship and longevity became the foundation of the collaboration between Tortus and Foyos. For Eric, the furniture in his studio needs to withstand the demands of everyday making while remaining something he can live with for years to come. Foyos' focus on quality, craftsmanship, and durability naturally aligns with this approach.
“We feel that we can really abuse the furniture in the way that we need to, but that
it will actually stand up to the test of time.”
Creating Space to Focus
A working studio can quickly become filled with tools, materials, and unfinished work. For Eric, creating a sense of order is essential to maintain focus. “Effective storage is a very important part of having a studio that functions well.” With its clean lines and considered storage, the Foyos furniture helps create a sense of calm within the busy environment of the studio, allowing the space to support the
work without distracting from it.
Through our conversation with Eric Landon, we continue our ongoing editorial series exploring the people behind creative work, their environments, and the spaces that make their practice possible.
