Artist Nikolas Iturralde has created a series of exclusive ceramic vases for Casa Camper Berlin. Each piece reflects his bold visual language and playful cultural references — and can be found in the souvenir shop at the hotel’s lobby.
About Nikolas Iturralde (Quito, 1995)
Ceramic artist and graphic designer based in Berlin. His work explores Latin American iconography and its cultural syncretism. Through techniques like screen printing, calligraphy, and sculpture, he creates vibrant pieces that sit at the intersection of ornament, typography, and form.
A short chat with Berlin-based artist Nikolas Iturralde.
CC: Where did you grow up?
NI: I grew up between Ecuador and Germany.
CC: What about Berlin? How long have you been living there?
NI: I’ve been living here since 2014.
CC: Can you describe your work in three words?
NI: Visceral, Graphic, Spicy.
CC: Does the dreamy roughness of your pieces connect to the city?
NI: Yes — Berlin feels like a dream you can’t entirely trust. It’s magical, but it can turn sharp quickly. There’s a strange tension in that, and I think that contrast makes its way into my work.
CC: How would you spend a day with friends visiting Berlin?
NI: Lebanese breakfast, loud music, connecting people at the studio.
CC: And the night?
NI: Homemade dinner + party.
CC: One last question — what are you addicted to these days?
NI: Sunlight, corridos, chilis.
