WE•CLOUDY
My name is Jan, or people call me K.C.. I’m a graphic designer trained in fashion and textiles and a self-taught porcelain artist based in Barcelona, Spain.
I’m lucky to travel the world, documenting my ideas through my experiences.
SOMOS CLOUDY
I believe we are all "single souls" floating through a world that can often feel heavy. To counter this, I draw on my background in graphic character creation to infuse every piece with a sense of whimsy and kindness. My work isn't just about looking; it’s about a "little touch of feeling."
By combining the bone-deep purity of porcelain with vibrant, "melting" glazes and tiny, hand-crafted characters, I build worlds where mental health is nurtured, and the disconnect between humans and nature begins to heal.
The RESIDENCY
PROPOSAL
The Concept: A Portable Sanctuary
I propose to develop "Melt & Mend," a series of interactive porcelain "Cloud Shells." These pieces are designed to be timeless and location-less, mirroring the way water—and our emotions—come and go. As seen in image.png, the exterior of each cloud features a "melting" aesthetic, a playful yet thoughtful nod to the fluidity of our feelings and the urgent environmental reality of our warming, polluted oceans.
"Melt & Mend"
The heart of this project lies in what is hidden within the shell. Using the techniques displayed in the TIMELESS Collection, create dioramas using:
• Original Characters: Graphic-inspired mini-figures that represent the "lost and found" parts of ourselves.
• Preserved Nature: Dried plants and botanicals that ground the ethereal cloud in the physical world.
• The Seal of Memory: Clear resin that "freezes" these stories in a state of permanent kindness.
By merging my graphic skills with fine art porcelain, I am advocating for a world that prioritises mental health and environmental realignment. I want to prove that through art, we can find ourselves, find each other, and—most importantly—give a little more kindness to every heart we pass.
WHY NOW?
I want people to "inject" their stories; they could have a bowl of "sand" or "tiny dried leaves" at the exhibit, where people can write a single word of a "missing memory" and place it under a swinging cloud. It would make the connection between the soul and the art feel very real.
I don’t want to create in a vacuum. I am looking for a residency that allows me to invite the community into the design process. My goal is to host "Cloud-Filling" workshops, where participants can:
1. Select a Character: Choose a graphic figure that reflects their current mental state or a wish for the world.
2. Plant a Memory: Add dried botanicals to represent their connection to nature.
3. Co-Create the Cure: Together, we seal these elements into the porcelain cloud, creating a physical "message in a bottle" for the soul.
Residency Goals: Building a "Kindness Collective"
The Magic Inside: Co-Creative Storytelling
Exhitbition
The Collective
2021 Feb
Port Gallery, Barcelona
2019 SEP
Porto
2020 Sep
PAAM Project ,Barcelona
2021 Jan
Port Gallery, Barcelona
2020 Dec
Centre Civic, Barcelona
2022 oct
Centre Civic, Sarria, Barcelona
2025 Nov
House of Annetta, London
2012 April
Shoreditch Town Hall, London UK
