I'm Marcus, one of the co-founders of MindfulnessBody. My journey with pottery began completely by accident when I was studying communications design at London, City University. Taking a craft course was mandatory, and I randomly chose clay—little did I know it would change my life forever.
From the moment I felt clay spinning between my palms, I was hooked. There's something almost meditative about transforming a lump of earth into something beautiful and functional. The studio environment, the chemistry of glazes, the whole process of creating something that people would use in their daily lives—it all resonated with me on a deep level.
After college, I followed a winding path through various careers—graphic design gigs, teaching English in Thailand for a while, nursing when I moved to London. But pottery remained my constant companion. I sought out ceramic studios wherever I lived, soaking up knowledge from master potters across Colorado, California, and Japan.
In 2013, at 25, I finally took the leap to pursue pottery full-time and founded MindfulnessBody. It was terrifying and exhilarating all at once.
What drives me is curiosity—I'm constantly experimenting with new techniques, glazes, and designs. Every piece I create is handmade from start to finish. My hands, the wheel, and a few simple tools are all I need to bring these pieces to life. There's something powerful about the limitations of being human—no mass production here, just one guy working at the pace my mind and body allow. (Though I wouldn't mind some superhero pottery powers and a few extra hours in the day!)
Thank you for checking out my work. Each piece carries a little bit of my journey, and I hope they bring some mindfulness and beauty to your everyday moments.