Muriel Champy

The Frenchman Claude Champy (*1944) connects humanity with the cosmos through his ceramics. In his studio, mechanical, geological, and chemical processes merge into a total work of art – guided by the almost invisible yet defining human gesture. The ceramist aims to capture the great forces of the universe in his work, yet he consciously leaves it at an attempt, embracing a desired loss of control. He relies on the inherent logic of the material and fire. In Stardust, Champy offers insights into his studio practice, his recent artworks, and his working philosophy by commenting on his sculptures himself and having them contextualized by experts. Thus, a personal book of a unique artist emerges, reflecting on a body of work that is both powerful and elemental.