In France, métiers d’art refer to all the crafts that combine technical mastery with artistic expression. Inheriting sometimes centuries-old traditions, they preserve an intangible heritage renowned worldwide, where precision and creativity go hand in hand. They lie at the very heart of what is known as French luxury — its excellence and its elegance.
Porcelain belongs to the great family of ceramic arts. Known for its delicacy, its whiteness, and its translucence, it is considered the noblest of all ceramics. Its decoration, carried out entirely by hand, is an art in itself: every line, every motif applied to the glazed surface requires precision, patience, and a great freedom of gesture. Gold embellishment, color highlights, and pen drawing transform a utilitarian object into a work of art.
In France, porcelain decoration holds a special place. The Manufacture de Sèvres, founded in the 18th century, is its most emblematic example: it elevated this craft to the rank of excellence and continues to embody this internationally acclaimed savoir-faire.
It is within this lineage that Thomas Bertrand takes his place. Heir to this tradition, he brings it into a contemporary resonance. His designs — all hand-crafted with a pen — revolve around two recurring symbols: the circle, drawn tirelessly for more than twenty years, a sign of unity, movement, and infinity; and gold, a precious light revealing beauty and sanctifying each fragment of the world.
Each piece thus reflects a subtle balance between tradition and modernity: the continuity of an age-old gesture and the expression of a contemporary, universal, and profoundly human vision.
A selection of works created by Thomas Bertrand on porcelain between 2011 and 2018…
