Founded in 2021 by Asa Peller, a-Studio is a creative practice that intertwines traditional ceramics with computational design and robotic fabrication. Harnessing an array of material knowledge and craft processes, Asa navigates digital methodologies to make unique ceramic sculptures, functional pottery, and architectural products.

A two-ton robotic arm reclaimed from the automotive industry is programmed to 3D print ceramic objects, and serves as the primary creative partner. Asa’s process itself is a work of design; he invents his own robotic tools for extruding clay, determines forms through hand drawings which are digitally drafted, and develops custom algorithms to create surface textures and robotic toolpaths. This collaboration between the human mind, robotic arm, and clay reflects a subtle balance between tactile craftsmanship and computation. His practice is a return to the old, as something new.