Aäron Tomsana, from Khayelitsha, is a full time potter specializing in hand built earthenware vessels and slip-casted stoneware/functional ware.

Aäron matriculated in 1990 in Dimbaza in the Ciskei, where after he came to Cape Town to participate in the Cape Community Projects to lean the skills of Painting, Drawing and Printmaking. In 1996 he completed his N6 Certificate, an 18 month post-matric course in Ceramics, at the Cape College under the guidance of Maret Cronje.

Since then Aäron has been actively involved in the production and selling of his own pottery ware. Currently he produces during the week from his studio at the Maret Cronje Art Centre, in Table View, and weekends he mans his stall at the Green Market Square in Longmarket Street, Cape Town.

Aäron's unique approach and application of ethnic ornamentation and motifs to the decoration of ceramic ware, captures the essence of African tradition, combined with the sophistication of Western art. His wares are therefore very in demand with the overseas customers, resulting in regular orders from other countries.

Aäron undertakes commission work.

Contact Details
Tel: +27 21 557 6402
Cell: +27 82 719 2512.