CVH Ceràmica | Where Earth Meets Soul on an Island of Light
In the quiet landscapes of Menorca, where the sea meets sky in ever-changing hues, ceramic artist Cristina Vila-Homs has found both refuge and rhythm. Through her brand CVH Ceràmica, she creates minimalist, high-fired stoneware that reflects a life lived slowly and intentionally.
What began as a form of personal meditation has grown into a mindful practice rooted in sustainability, simplicity, and deep self-connection. Each piece she crafts —earthy, and essential—, tells the story of presence, patience, and the power of working with our hands.
Ceramics as Meditation: The Story of Cristina Vila-Homs
For Cristina Vila-Homs, ceramics was never just a craft —it was a way to quiet the mind. What began as a personal meditation evolved into CVH Ceràmica, a soulful studio nestled in the stillness of Menorca. “I didn’t have a process at first,” Cristina shares. “I simply learned from the clay while working with it.”
Six years ago, she moved to the island with her partner. It was here that ceramics became more than a practice —it became a companion. “It’s something I return to whenever I feel like it,” she says. “It has always been a healthy relationship.”
Her forms are elemental—bowls, cups, vases—rarely with handles, always functional, never ornamental.
Crafted in Silence, Born in Patience
The process is slow and intentional. Cristina throws each piece by hand, guided not by sketches but by instinct. She works alone, mostly in silence, allowing the act of creation to clear her mind. “I started working with clay when my mother was ill,” she says. “It empties my mind so completely that sometimes I surprise myself with what I’ve made.”
Each piece is a journey: throwing, drying (impacted by Menorca’s humidity), trimming, first firing, glazing, and a second high-temperature firing. It takes up to 15 days for a piece to be born. “You can’t open the kiln until it cools—it’s nerve-wracking, but it teaches you patience.”
Sustainability and Local Roots
Nothing is wasted. Leftover clay is crushed, rehydrated, and reused. Her creations are sold mainly in Menorca, at handpicked locations like NUMA, an art centre featuring local artisans. Cristina also offers intimate one-on-one or two-person wheel-throwing classes, introducing students to the rhythm and patience that define her craft. “You won’t take anything home the same day,” she smiles. “It’s about learning the time ceramics really needs.”
An Island Life in Clay
Menorca’s seasons shape Cristina’s life and work. Winter is quiet and introspective, while summer brings vibrant outdoor living. “You need a certain maturity to live here,” she says. “Menorca is solitary—you have to be good with yourself. Ceramics keeps me company. It’s a conversation I have with myself.”
Looking out at the sea, she finds endless inspiration. “The colours of the sea with the sky… they move me more than the beaches. My clays always take me back to that view”.
