David Pompa’s work has been part of Stephanie Thatenhorst’s creative world for many years, connected by a shared fascination for expressive materials, craftsmanship and design with a strong identity.

His latest collection, Fragmentos de Mar, became a particular source of inspiration for Steffi. Drawn to its raw materiality and the stories behind its making, she began an exchange with David that ultimately evolved into a collaboration of their own. This collaboration unites two cultures — German and Mexican — through a shared curiosity for material and transformation, converging on a common focus: material, texture, and color.

Oyster Chromatics

Recycled Oyster Composite Crafting

Art Pieces

“When I visited David Pompa’s production facility in Mexico, I was immediately fascinated by both the material and the craftsmanship behind each piece. Together with the team, we began reimagining their shell terrazzo artworks, this time using oyster shells and a palette of deep plum and soft green hues. By introducing rectangular cut-outs into the terrazzo pieces, we created space for another material that has always been especially close to my heart: textiles. For this element, we collaborated with LPJ Studios, a long-standing creative partner based in Germany, whose work is rooted in local craftsmanship and a circular approach to design. By reimagining leftover yarns from Italian textile mills, Hedi the founder, creates unique knitted textiles that combine local craftsmanship with a circular approach to material use. What I love most about this collaboration is the way these different stories and materials come together. Oyster shells, terrazzo, yarn and colour, each with its own history and origin, enter into a dialogue, evolving into something entirely new through the creative exchange between David Pompa, LPJ Studios and our studio.”