Enric Mestre, born 1936 lives and works in Valencia Spain. Mestre is recognized worldwide and member of the International Academy of Ceramics. Through dedication and commitment Mestre has pushed the technical boundaries of this demanding yet humble material, and helped elevate it to a sculptural art form in its own right. As one of the important artists of the Spanish school, his name is mentioned in the same breath as figures such as Jorge Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida.