Philip Lakeman is an Australian-born ceramic artist who has called Bali home for three decades.
Trained in ceramics at Monash University and tempered by a lifetime of studio practice, he co-founded
Pesamuan Keramik in 1994 and now leads Philip Lakeman Ceramic—a Bali studio dedicated
to turning architecture into art.
Every tile is cast, painted, and glazed by hand with his Balinese team, embracing the living chemistry of
earth, water, and fire so no two pieces are ever the same. The result? Surfaces with movement, story, and
quiet bravado—crafted for hotels, homes, and public spaces across the world.
If you’re after perfection by machine, look elsewhere. If you want character, tactility, and design that
ages beautifully, welcome in.
Philip Lakeman Ceramic
Turning Architecture Into Art
Philip Lakeman is an Australian-born ceramic artist who has called Bali home for three decades.
Trained in ceramics at Monash University and tempered by a lifetime of studio practice, he co-founded
Pesamuan Keramik in 1994 and now leads Philip Lakeman Ceramic—a Bali studio dedicated
to turning architecture into art.
Every tile is cast, painted, and glazed by hand with his Balinese team, embracing the living chemistry of
earth, water, and fire so no two pieces are ever the same. The result? Surfaces with movement, story, and
quiet bravado—crafted for hotels, homes, and public spaces across the world.
If you’re after perfection by machine, look elsewhere. If you want character, tactility, and design that
ages beautifully, welcome in.
