229 - André BLOCH (20th–21st centuries)

André BLOCH (20th–21st centuries) Lamp Glazed stoneware Contemporary work H 46 cm Total height 63 cm “Born of the earth for the earth,” André Bloch began working with clay at the age of fifteen, unaware that this would set him on a path of experimentation and constant reinvention throughout his life. A passionate traveler with a deep curiosity about other cultures, Bloch found his most transformative influence in Asia, where he encountered philosophies that challenged his understanding of form. From these experiences emerged one of his central artistic questions: how to give substance to form while honoring the power of emptiness. This exploration has shaped his work ever since. Bloch approaches this challenge with humility, pursuing a vocabulary defined by purity, restraint, and function. His ongoing research has also led him to projects in architecture and design, all guided by the same principles of aesthetic clarity and essential minimalism.