Who is / What is
Ceramist (Palma, 1973). He learned in the family workshop Es Retall (Palma), studied at the Escola d'Art de Palma (since 1994) and directed the Escola Municipal de Ceràmica de Marratxí (2012-2020). Pure forms, without ornament, with oriental influence; the process (lathe, enamel, fire) weighs as much as the piece.
Featured work
- Reproduction of 4,000 tiles for the Cartoixa bell tower in Valldemossa.
- Mosaic of the fountain in Plaça de la Reina (Palma); restoration of a mural by Lluís Castaldo in the Parc de la Quarantena.
- From the land to the Cel: exhibition at the Capella de la Misericòrdia (11-9-2026 to 6-3-2027), Biennal B (Es Baluard and Consell de Mallorca), curator Luis Juan de Sentmenat.
- With the collective Made in Mallorca ("Català Roig") at Aba Art Lab and London Design Fair (2019).
Relationship with the office
- Trades: ceramics and engineering · hydraulic tiles (tile; indirect relationship). Object: torn de gerrer .
- Master of Paparkone . Collective: Made in Mallorca .
History
- 1973: born in Palma.
- 1994: enters the Escola d'Art of Palma.
- 2012-2020: directs the Marratxí ceramics school (municipality of Pòrtol).
- 2019: Made in Mallorca.
- 2026: From the earth to the Cel.
Why is indigenous design
Bridge between family workshop, heritage restoration (Valldemossa tile) and contemporary ceramics; has trained the next generation.
For the project
- Interview during the exhibition (until March 2027).
- Note: Prior quotes a "Joan Roig" ceramist in Pòrtol with a Japanese kiln; to verify if it is the same person.
Photos
 — Visit to De la terra al Cel, 2026. © Consell de Mallorca
Frequently asked questions
What is Joan Pere Català Roig?
Ceramist (Palma, 1973). He learned in the family workshop Es Retall (Palma), studied at the Escola d'Art de Palma (since 1994) and directed the Escola…
Sources
- mallorca.com/en/magazin/mallorca-society-culture/ceramic-exhibition-palma
- mallorcaglobalmag.es/?p=157984
- visitpalma.com/es/event/de-la-terra-al-cel-ceramica-en-palma/
- mallorcamagazin.com/nachrichten/kultur/2019/03/14/68559/modernes-design-mit-alte
Working text from the Disseny Indígena knowledge base, machine-translated from Spanish.