KYMA collection

The Meaning Behind the Name 

​Derived from the Ancient Greek \kappa\tilde{\upsilon}\mu\alpha (kyma), meaning "wave," "swell," or "fluid motion," the word captures the elemental force of water and the rhythmic, repeating patterns found across natural forms.

​Long before Latinized naming became standard, Classical Greek served as the foundational language of natural science and marine study. Roots like kyma live on in modern scientific terminology—from cymatics (the physical study of wave patterns and sound vibrations) to the structural wave profiles observed in biology.

​KYMA bridges this deep history of scientific inquiry with the dynamic, fluid nature of ceramic art, honoring the seamless transition between motion and form.

Alcatraz 

Morus bassanus

​Northern Gannet

​As the largest seabird in the North Atlantic, the Northern Gannet is an iconic sight along the Portuguese coastline. Renowned for its spectacular high-speed plunge-dives—hitting the water at speeds up to 100 km/h. large populations pass along the mainland coast (especially prominent around Sagres, Peniche, and Cabo Raso) during their autumn migration and wintering months, traveling from northern breeding colonies toward southern Atlantic wintering grounds.

Baleia-Jubarte 

Megaptera novaeangliae

​Humpback Whale

​Known for its acrobatic breaches and complex songs, the humpback whale relies heavily on the Portuguese Atlantic. While travelling between tropical breeding waters and North Atlantic feeding grounds, these marine giants use the deep, nutrient-rich waters surrounding the Azores and Madeira—and occasionally the continental coast—as a vital migratory stopover. These oceanic corridors provide crucial rest and foraging opportunities during their thousands-of-kilometer journeys across the Atlantic.

Papagaio-do-mar 

Fratercula arctica

​Atlantic Puffin

​Famous for its colorful triangular beak and rapid wingbeats, the puffin breeds on northern Atlantic cliffs (in Iceland, the UK, and Scandinavia). However, during autumn and winter, thousands of puffins head south to spend their non-breeding season in pelagic Portuguese waters. They can be observed off the continental coast (from Minho down to the Algarve) as well as around Madeira and the Azores, diving deep beneath the surface to hunt small fish.