Tuba Önder

Tuba Önder explores the way we navigate the world of things and thoughts. Her work reflects on the themes that shape us — values, time, and memory — and how these accumulate and leave their imprint on both our surroundings and ourselves.

Working primarily in ceramics and porcelain, Önder brings together centuries of tradition with a technical precision all her own. She has developed a method in which each piece is shaped by hand, then stabilized in its exact form as it undergoes a carefully calibrated firing process. By maintaining the kiln at exactly 1250°C, she ensures the porcelain remains smooth and flat, preserving even the smallest contours and angles in pristine detail.

Over the years, her projects have deepened in their quiet focus, tracing how knowledge, emotion, and cultural memory find expression in form. This is especially true of her Present series — works that evoke the simple but profound experience of giving, receiving, and being fully in the moment.

Based in Istanbul, Önder holds a PhD in Artistic Ceramics from Marmara University. Her work is held in notable collections, including the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Collection, the Gorbon Collection, and the Eskişehir Contemporary Ceramic Arts Museum. Alongside her own work, she teaches ceramics and engages in collaborative projects that connect craft, thought, and community.