We’re Ashley Perez and Jim Sweeney, the artists behind harlow, a ceramic practice based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Both of us came to clay after being late diagnosed as neurodivergent. What began as a creative outlet quickly became something more grounding. Through the act of making, we became deeply aware of how the environments around us influence mood, clarity, and well-being—and how the objects we live with quietly shape that experience.

Our practice is rooted in that awareness.

Each piece is built individually through a slow, hands-on process, informed by emotion, material, and the coastal environment we call home. We allow subtle variation and traces of the maker’s hand to remain, creating work that carries presence.

While we share a studio, our artistic voices are distinct. Ashley’s work often leans toward organic minimalism and soft silhouettes, while Jim’s explores movement, line, and unique surface detail. Together, our practices offer complementary interpretations of ceramic art for thoughtfully designed interiors.

We create work meant to live alongside daily life, adding depth, warmth, and character to the spaces it becomes part of.