Conversations with Doris Josovitz

Today we’d like to introduce you to Doris Josovitz

Hi Doris, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started my career in fashion, designing women’s wear. Between jobs about six years ago, I signed up for a ceramics class—one of those things you always dream about doing when you have time off, but but make excuses not to. It was just for fun, with no intention of it leading to a career shift. But once I started working with clay, I couldn’t stop. During the pandemic I had a lot more time to create without needing a reason, this is when I created really focused on my f first ten sculptures.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Working solo in the studio, one of the biggest challenges is growth—both creatively and personally. Finding ways to evolve can be exciting but also requires intention.

In my past life, I worked in an office, surrounded by people. That environment was both stimulating and, at times, distracting, but it pushed my process in different ways. I’m grateful for that time, as many of those people remain part of my life and creative journey.

Now, working alone, I’ve learned to trust myself—to embrace the fact that I get to make the final design decisions and to have confidence in that. At the same time, I’m making a conscious effort to invite others into the studio for conversations about food, books, art, and music, creating shared moments. I’m also prioritizing time outside the studio—walks, gallery visits, and other experiences that feed my inspiration and ultimately find their way back into my work

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Lost Quarry primarily focuses on ceramics but also explores wood and cement. I strive for a low-impact practice, using the world around me— foraging clay from riverbeds during travels and incorporating reclaimed materials, such as fallen trees, into pedestals to display our work.

I’m especially excited about my new collaboration with Karolina Maszkiewicz, who is LA based. This partnership bridges two distinct artistic practices—her airy, light sculptural mobiles and my amorphic, weighty sculptural bases. Collaboration pushes my work in unexpected directions, creating moments I could never achieve on my own

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Where do you see your industry going over the next 5–10 years? Any big shifts, changes, or trends?

For the work I create, the value lies in the craftsmanship and the beauty of imperfections. While machinery exists to mass-produce ceramics, that’s not the practice my studio or my clients seek. Many industries are evolving, but when it comes to handcraft, its value and originality remain irreplaceable—AI can’t take that away from the artist.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.lost-quarry.com
• Instagram: lostquarry
• Other: https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/lost-quarry/

Image Credits
Astrid Dahl, @astridmai