Circle of Willis
LONDON, UK
Karen Willis is an artist creating bespoke ceramic pieces to wow your friends and family. For years, Karen told stories on screen, shaping unscripted television that captured real lives, real emotions, and unforgettable moments. Now she tells stories captured forever in ceramic, transforming words, humour, and sentiment into heirloom gifts you can hold, keep, and treasure.
Each ceramic piece is bespoke, crafted to express exactly what you want to say, whether it’s heartfelt, hilarious, or sprinkled with a few choice swear words. Just like the best stories, these pieces become part of your family’s lore: passed down, talked about, and cherished for years to come.
Karen's mission is to bring joy, laughter, and meaning into your relationships through ceramics that tell your story. Beautifully, playfully, and one-of-a-kind, each piece is a heartfelt way to show how much you care.
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Hi, I'm Karen, owner of Circle of Willis, which has been growing organically since I first made a friend a plate for her birthday. It captured all the funny escapades we’d shared together, and the reaction was terrific. The plate became such a fun talking point that everyone wanted one!
With many years as a TV producer telling people’s stories on screen, I’ve found another way to tell stories, through illustration on ceramics. I absolutely love it and it’s always a privilege.
I’m an illustration artist, and ceramics are my canvas. A Circle of Willis piece is deeply personal: for many, it says how much they care when words aren’t enough, and becomes something to treasure forever—whether displayed on the wall or as a talking point at the centre of a dining table.
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