Born in the Republic of the Congo, Jean Nicolas Gérard moved at the age of seven to France, where he has lived and worked since. He studied with Jean Biagini in Aix en Provence, and was familiar with Japanese techniques as well as American raku, but found his path when he discovered the delights of terre vernissée or slipware at Claire Bogino’s studio. ‘… terre vernissée is a traditional technique. I love
