Raúl Mouro

Raúl Mouro’s ceramics feel like expressions of the earth itself. Each vessel he creates is imbued with the natural beauty of raw materials, rich textures, and organic tones. He draws inspiration from the landscapes of his family's village in the Llamas del Mouro mountains of Asturias,  Spain, where they have lived for hundreds of years.  
The Mouro family has been creating ceramics in this small village for generations and examples of works by his ancestors can be found on this site dating back to the 17th century. Raúl learned the craft from his father and grandfather, both masters of “cerámica negra,” a traditional technique where the clay blackens during the firing process, producing a striking semi-gloss finish without the need of a glaze. A hallmark of their work was the water jug, a common vessel that was once used for carrying water on the backs of donkeys or mules. 
Though deeply trained in these traditional forms, Raúl has evolved this craft into something entirely his own. His work, while rooted in the Mouro family legacy of making practical, enduring vessels, now blends tradition with innovation. Each piece—whether a bowl, vase, or another kind of vessel—bears a subtle nod to his ancestors while being unmistakably his own in spirit and form. He continues to work in the same buildings where his family has lived and created for centuries, holding workshops in his great-grandparents' old stone house. His great-grandfather’s carpentry tools still remain tucked in the corner of the room while the background music to his workday is a symphony of cowbells, birds and insects that drifts in through the windows.