Biggie shared with Bored Panda that her ceramics journey began in 2020, after graduating from university in Australia and moving back to Indonesia. At the time, she wasn’t quite sure what direction to take next, so she decided to try something new. As she shared: “Honestly, I was feeling a bit lost at the time. I didn’t really know what to do next, so I thought I’d pick up a new hobby. Didn’t think much of it at first, but I got hooked immediately and ended up building a little home ceramics studio just a week after my very first pottery class," she recalled.
Today, she describes her artistic style as whimsical, playful, and unserious, something that shines through in the expressive faces and quirky details of her creations. But her work also has a thoughtful side, especially in custom orders.
Biggie shares the creative process behind her pieces on Instagram, giving viewers a glimpse into the stories that inspire each creation. This is especially meaningful when making commissioned mugs, where her goal is to capture more than just someone’s physical appearance.
As she explained: “For customer commissions, I mostly take inspiration from the stories and photos they provide. I always ask them to tell me a little about the person I’m making the mug for, like their personality, little quirks, what they’re like in person, and sometimes their background story too, only if they’re comfortable sharing! I think those details are really important because even though my style is very unserious and cartoony, I still want to capture the person’s essence rather than just caricaturing their face.”
While she’s best known for her signature face mugs, Biggie’s creativity doesn’t stop there. Working exclusively with ceramics, she also makes matcha bowls and sets, vases, planters, and plenty of other functional pieces that bring a little extra character into everyday life. After all, who says your morning coffee mug can’t have as much personality as the person drinking from it?
#14 Biggies' Favorite Piece
