gréta Jonckheere
Born in Belgium, Gréta discovered clay at the age of 11 and since that day, clay became her universe.
It was in the attic of her parents’ farmhouse in Belgium that Gréta started to explore the world of ceramics. Her family moved to Québec and shortly after Gréta visited the 1001 pots ceramic exhibit in Val-David and made a note that one day she would be part of this artistic community.
She enrolled in private ceramic courses to pursue her dream, working non-stop to produce and refine her art. In 2017, she designed and built her dream home-studio along the water in the artistic community of Morin-Heights in the Laurentians Québec. The natural world surrounding her studio provide her with a calm peaceful and creative environment where she continues to create her collections.
In her collection “White and Black”, the artist works with white porcelain delicately and with precision to capture the beauty of the light shining through the material. “When I work, I enter into dialogue with the material: clay. It resonates, full of emotions.
I love ceramics and pottery. I discovered Gréta’s work when I was visiting a design store in St-Sauveur in the Laurentians. I feel in love with her work and purchased three pieces. I had to discover who she was as I knew that one day I would show her work in our gallery so I went on a mission to find her and here she is in our gallery. So happy to have her beautiful work and to know this wonderful Canadian artist.
Phil Émond
Gallerist
Black and white porcelain painting collection
During the creation of my collection 'De Blanc et Noir', a fragment of porcelain, folded in an unexpected way under my fingers, opened the way to a new artistic exploration. This moment of chance inspired me to transform what might be perceived as 'waste' or 'leftovers' into central elements of my paintings. Each piece of porcelain, sometimes enhanced with touches of black or gold, is carefully recovered to create unique compositions. Spontaneity guides my creative process, where I let myself be carried away by the unpredictable to create works where chance and intention mix.
Éclipse silencieuse
wood. white porcelain. metallic black color. 23.5 in. in diameter On the round canvas, a journey is outlined. From the outside to the inside, the curved porcelain pieces trace a path, like waves suspended in time. The bright white of the surface unites with these delicate shapes, creating a subtle, almost imperceptible dance. At random, metallic black pieces appear, silent contrasts, breaking the harmony of white with the force of shadow. Their position seems to float, like an imaginary line connecting worlds. Two of them, light and discreet, stand out above and below, as if to mark the limits of this fragile border. All around the circumference, the curved porcelain shapes continue their circle, encircling the void and the infinite, silent guardians of the mystery that emanates from the center. Materials: wood, white porcelain, metallic black color.
2 600 $ plus hst
Éclipse silencieuse
wood. white porcelain. metallic black color. 23.5 in. in diameter On the round canvas, a journey is outlined. From the outside to the inside, the curved porcelain pieces trace a path, like waves suspended in time. The bright white of the surface unites with these delicate shapes, creating a subtle, almost imperceptible dance. At random, metallic black pieces appear, silent contrasts, breaking the harmony of white with the force of shadow. Their position seems to float, like an imaginary line connecting worlds. Two of them, light and discreet, stand out above and below, as if to mark the limits of this fragile border. All around the circumference, the curved porcelain shapes continue their circle, encircling the void and the infinite, silent guardians of the mystery that emanates from the center. Materials: wood, white porcelain, metallic black color.
2 600 $ plus hst
Rêverie
painted wood. white porcelain. 22k gold. 24h 24w in. This painting is an ode to reverie where pieces of white porcelain, sometimes decorated with gold and three enhanced with gold, delicately intertwine to form a bubble, as if suspended in time... A frozen dream, a moment pure reverie. The idea behind this creation was inspired by this beautiful quote from Victor Hugo: “Daydreaming is the vapor of thought”. This painting reflects this vague and ephemeral state of mind, between reality and imagination, where thoughts evaporate like golden clouds.
1 400 $ plus hst
Rêverie
painted wood. white porcelain. 22k gold. 24h 24w in. This painting is an ode to reverie where pieces of white porcelain, sometimes decorated with gold and three enhanced with gold, delicately intertwine to form a bubble, as if suspended in time... A frozen dream, a moment pure reverie. The idea behind this creation was inspired by this beautiful quote from Victor Hugo: “Daydreaming is the vapor of thought”. This painting reflects this vague and ephemeral state of mind, between reality and imagination, where thoughts evaporate like golden clouds.
1 400 $ plus hst
Équilibre
wood. metal wire. white porcelain. white gold. 28.3h 12.2w in. On the deep black, shards of white porcelain trace a suspended story. The shapes weave, straighten out, then stretch, like a breath between matter and the void. White gold and light intersect, revealing ephemeral silhouettes: sometimes a body that stands up, sometimes the trace of a creature that fades. Balance is an encounter between movement and the still, a moment where the fragile finds its strength in the infinity of possibilities.
1 500 $ plus hst
Équilibre
wood. metal wire. white porcelain. white gold. 28.3h 12.2w in. On the deep black, shards of white porcelain trace a suspended story. The shapes weave, straighten out, then stretch, like a breath between matter and the void. White gold and light intersect, revealing ephemeral silhouettes: sometimes a body that stands up, sometimes the trace of a creature that fades. Balance is an encounter between movement and the still, a moment where the fragile finds its strength in the infinity of possibilities.
1 500 $ plus hst
Liberté
wood. metal wires. white porcelain. black color. 22K gold. 15.4h 37w in. In this work, three black metallic threads extend across a white canvas, extending beyond the edges to suggest a quest for escape beyond imposed limits. On these threads, fragments of porcelain, sometimes white, sometimes bordered with black, or completely black, create a play of contrasts evoking the oppositions we encounter in life: light and shadow, simplicity and complexity. Gold coins, rare and precious, symbolize those rare and precious moments when we touch truth or plenitude.
1 880 $ plus hst
Liberté
wood. metal wires. white porcelain. black color. 22K gold. 15.4h 37w in. In this work, three black metallic threads extend across a white canvas, extending beyond the edges to suggest a quest for escape beyond imposed limits. On these threads, fragments of porcelain, sometimes white, sometimes bordered with black, or completely black, create a play of contrasts evoking the oppositions we encounter in life: light and shadow, simplicity and complexity. Gold coins, rare and precious, symbolize those rare and precious moments when we touch truth or plenitude.
1 880 $ plus hst
Ephémère
wood, white porcelain, real 22K gold 30.7h 16.5w in. Éphémère unfolds a delicate landscape where porcelain, fragile and eternal, is transformed. At the base, the fragments accumulate, massive and dense, as if matter itself was trying to blend into the shadows. Then, in a subtle rise, the shapes fade, scatter, like leaves blown away by the wind. A few touches of gold illuminating this ascension, reminding us that even in dispersion and disappearance, there always remains a trace of brilliance. This painting tells of the brevity of moments, the beauty of things that are transformed.
1 650 $ plus hst
Ephémère
wood, white porcelain, real 22K gold 30.7h 16.5w in. Éphémère unfolds a delicate landscape where porcelain, fragile and eternal, is transformed. At the base, the fragments accumulate, massive and dense, as if matter itself was trying to blend into the shadows. Then, in a subtle rise, the shapes fade, scatter, like leaves blown away by the wind. A few touches of gold illuminating this ascension, reminding us that even in dispersion and disappearance, there always remains a trace of brilliance. This painting tells of the brevity of moments, the beauty of things that are transformed.
1 650 $ plus hst
Élégance Florale
wood, white porcelain, real 22k gold 24.4h 24.4w in. This painting presents a delicate assemblage of white porcelain flowers, decorated with gold. Each flower has been carefully shaped to capture the light and evoke the ephemeral sweetness of nature. Gold, applied with precision, adds a touch of refinement and warmth to the whole, transforming the work into a visual poem. This painting invites us to contemplate the fragile beauty of the natural world, while offering an elegant fusion between porcelain and precious metal. A work that aims to pay tribute to delicacy and the ephemeral.
3 200 $ plus hst
Élégance Florale
wood, white porcelain, real 22k gold 24.4h 24.4w in. This painting presents a delicate assemblage of white porcelain flowers, decorated with gold. Each flower has been carefully shaped to capture the light and evoke the ephemeral sweetness of nature. Gold, applied with precision, adds a touch of refinement and warmth to the whole, transforming the work into a visual poem. This painting invites us to contemplate the fragile beauty of the natural world, while offering an elegant fusion between porcelain and precious metal. A work that aims to pay tribute to delicacy and the ephemeral.
3 200 $ plus hst
équilbre raffiné collection
In my De Blanc et Noir collection, I work white porcelain with meticulous attention to capture the beauty of light through the material.
Each piece is born from a series of porcelain strips that I shape and delicately assemble around a shape called in the round. This process allows me to play with the natural transparency of porcelain, creating works that become translucent when exposed to light.
Once the work is in place, I hand paint each junction of the tabs in black. This intervention contrasts with the purity of white, accentuating the lines and curves, while highlighting the shapes that the light sculpts through the piece.
Porcelain, capricious throughout the manufacturing process, remains unpredictable, particularly during firing. When it comes out of the oven, it can be distorted, sometimes subtly, sometimes more markedly. It is at this precise moment that the matter becomes truly interesting, because control is relinquished, giving way to fire magic. This play between control and letting go is a dimension that fascinates me.
Équilibre Raffiné 1
white porcelain 14.2h 11.8d in. “Refined Balance” reveals a subtle harmony between contrasting shapes. With a discreet base and a more generous top, this piece finds balance in its narrow depth and clean lines. Every detail demonstrates a search for precision between delicacy and structure, capturing the essence of stability in a composition that is both simple and sophisticated. The duality of black and white, signature of the collection, amplifies this quest for refinement, where each angle embodies the beauty of a natural and serene balance.
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 1
white porcelain 14.2h 11.8d in. “Refined Balance” reveals a subtle harmony between contrasting shapes. With a discreet base and a more generous top, this piece finds balance in its narrow depth and clean lines. Every detail demonstrates a search for precision between delicacy and structure, capturing the essence of stability in a composition that is both simple and sophisticated. The duality of black and white, signature of the collection, amplifies this quest for refinement, where each angle embodies the beauty of a natural and serene balance.
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 2
white porcelain 13.8h 13w in.
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 2
white porcelain 13.8h 13w in.
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 3
white porcelain 13.8h. 12.2w in. 1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 3
white porcelain 13.8h. 12.2w in. 1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 4
white porcelain 12.6h 11w in. 1 800 $ plus hst
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 4
white porcelain 12.6h 11w in. 1 800 $ plus hst
1 800 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 5
white porcelain 12.6h. 8.7w in.
1 700 $ plus hst
Équilibre Raffiné 5
white porcelain 12.6h. 8.7w in.
1 700 $ plus hst
Carré collection
In this series, three porcelain squares embody the essence of the De Blanc et Noir collection.
These works, delicate and refined, play with light and shadow, creating a dialogue between fragility and robustness. They invite the viewer to contemplate the beauty of contrasts and appreciate the depth of textures. Each square tells a story, that of an aesthetic research that explores the limits of the material.
Carré grand
white porcelain 9h 9w in.
800 $ plus hst
Carré grand
white porcelain 9h 9w in.
800 $ plus hst
carré moyen
white porcelain 9h 4w in.
520 $ plus hst
carré moyen
white porcelain 9h 4w in.
520 $ plus hst
mouvement en cercle collection
In the De Blanc et Noir collection, the Mouvement en Cercle bowl stands out as a set of large bowls that transcend the utilitarian function to become table sculptures, inviting contemplation and wonder.
What makes these pieces particularly fascinating is their unpredictable nature since during the firing process, the porcelain can deform, giving rise to shapes that fall short of perfect roundness. Each bowl thus tells a unique story, a dialogue between material and fire, a dance between art and the unexpected.
Mouvement en cercle
white porcelain 6.7h 13.4d in.
1 200 $ plus hst
Mouvement en cercle
white porcelain 6.7h 13.4d in.
1 200 $ plus hst
Forêt silencieuse collection
The set of hits from the De Blanc et Noir collection, entitled “Forêt Silencieuse” evoke nature in its raw form.
Each piece, delicately shaped and slightly distorted, evokes the texture of tree trunks, creating a deep connection between art and the natural world. It is an invitation to let yourself be transported into a universe where delicacy meets strength, revealing the poetry of nature where each imperfection becomes beauty.
Forêt silencieuse
white porcelain Each vessel is 19 to 20 in. in height and 3.9 inches in width
1 150 $ to 1 600 $ each
Forêt silencieuse
white porcelain Each vessel is 19 to 20 in. in height and 3.9 inches in width
1 150 $ to 1 600 $ each
Reflets de l'inattendu collection
Reflection of the Unexpected is a collection that celebrates the unexpected in the creative process. Each piece was born from a happy accident.
These works reflect an encounter between mastery and the unexpected, where each imperfection becomes a source of inspiration. I recover and sublimate these small incidents to make unique creations, both fragile and powerful.
In this collection, I invite you to discover the unpredictable story of each piece and to let yourself be surprised by the harmony that emerges from the unexpected.
Inattendu 1
white porcelain 17.3h 11.8d in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Inattendu 1
white porcelain 17.3h 11.8d in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Inattendu 2
white porcelain 6.7h 6.3d in.
1 100 $ plus hst
Inattendu 2
white porcelain 6.7h 6.3d in.
1 100 $ plus hst
Inattendu 3
white porcelain 13.8h 5.9w in.
1 200 $ plus hst
Inattendu 3
white porcelain 13.8h 5.9w in.
1 200 $ plus hst
noir et charbon collection
These sculptures are made of Charcoal Black, a black porcelain that reveals subtle shades of black depending on the light and thickness. Born without a defined plan, they were guided by the movement of my hands and the natural evolution of matter. Starting from bases of varying diameters, each piece was carried out slowly, taking shape at its own pace, in its malleability, followed the unpredictable path that I traced for it, creating a spontaneous and intuitive whole.
I choose not to give them a name, leaving everyone the freedom to project themselves into them and tame them in their own way.
Sculpture 4
black porcelain 16.5h. 8.7w in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 4
black porcelain 16.5h. 8.7w in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 5
black porcelain 16.5h 10.2w 7d in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 5
black porcelain 16.5h 10.2w 7d in.
2 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 1
black porcelain 16.5h 4.3w in.
1 400 $ plus hst
Sculpture 1
black porcelain 16.5h 4.3w in.
1 400 $ plus hst
Sculpture 2
black porcelain 20.5h 4.3d in.
1 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 2
black porcelain 20.5h 4.3d in.
1 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 3
black porcelain 17.7h 6.3w in.
1 600 $ plus hst
Sculpture 3
black porcelain 17.7h 6.3w in.
1 600 $ plus hst