about us

Atelier Šunčík is a brand of author’s ceramics that rather unimaginatively hides its maker — David Ševčík, both designer and creator. Under this name, original objects are brought to life in Prague (just a heartbeat away from the left bank of the Vltava river), always in very small series. Each piece is modeled by hand and, although it begins with a loose sketch, its final form is defined only by the act of making itself. The color palette is shaped almost entirely by engobe, prepared by hand according to traditional methods from pigment and clay, then finished with a transparent glaze. The objects are made with a light touch, their deliberate roughness setting them apart from the flawlessly beautiful porcelain figurines and molded decorations. What would count as a flaw in ordinary porcelain becomes, in every Šunčík creation, a signature of its one-of-a-kind character. They may look a bit coarse, unfocused, or slightly crooked. But they stand firm, optimistic, and full of poetry. Every figure and functional piece is conceived on a smaller scale, yet each has the potential to lend personality and originality even to a large space. And all of them will gladly return your gaze (I haven’t yet made a piece without eyes :).

Atelier Šunčík objects are available for purchase here, each as a one-of-a-kind original. The offering is refreshed roughly every three months with small collections exploring different themes and approaches. Some sold pieces remain displayed on the website, so we can discuss creating something similar via david@ateliersuncik.com. For individual commissions, please allow for a longer production time (sometimes measured in months).


CONTACT
david@ateliersuncik.com