Ramie Suzanne

Biography

To this day Suzanne Raimé (1905-1974) is still one of the most poignant figures to come out of the potters city of Vallauris, France. After moving to the commune with her husband Georges in 1938, the pair founded studio Madoura, home to artists such as Picasso who created and exhibited almost 3,500 original ceramics in the space over 25 years.

Suzanne's personal works embody a sculptural perception of ceramics, clear in their fantasist forms that broke the orthodox techniques dominant in Vallauris at the time. Despite her innovative aesthetics, Ramié was traditional in her practice, using earthenware clay and a 'Roman Type Kiln' which made for unique individual finishes.