About the Artist

Hey all, I’m Signe Ariel Sampou, the face behind Siggy Ceramics. Although I use my first name professionally, most people just call me Ariel!

I grew up on Cape Cod, then attended Green Mountain College where I earned my BFA in Visual Arts, with a concentration in ceramics.

I am interested in ceramic work as a mode of visual story-telling. Through illustrative surface design that interacts with physical form, I build ceramic works that communicate narratives experienced and imagined. On forms both wheel thrown and handbuilt, I use brightly colored underglazes to bring to life characters and their stories. The subjects of my work are often inspired by themes of childhood- toys, animals, and picture books continue to capture my imagination even in adulthood. I draw upon that inner-child whilst creating, cultivating a deeply personal practice that lends itself to the intimacy of my illustrations. I am fascinated with the small, yet profoundly significant moments of our lives. My work serves to call attention to those moments, to reflect on the humor, tenderness, and absurdity of the human experience.

Sustainability at Siggy Ceramics

Reducing waste is incredibly important to me. All packaging for mailed orders is re-used or recyclable. All products offered by Siggy Ceramics are small-batch and handmade, and when mass production is absolutely necessary, I utilize companies with responsible ethical backgrounds. We all live on this earth together, and the small things add up more than we realize!