Pratt + Larson owners Belle Iskowitz and Anthony Asch first met Kat + Roger at the duo’s art exhibition at Portland’s Eutectic Gallery in May 2019. Knowing that Kat + Roger had tile dreams, Belle and Anthony invited the duo to take a tour of Pratt + Larson’s tile studio.
When we met Belle and Anthony, we knew that they were both artists. They worked for the company, and we had a lot of appreciation for that.
Roger Lee
Kat + Roger
This initial meeting uncovered a mutual admiration and respect for each other’s work. As artists with a deep affinity for all things handmade, Kat + Roger knew a collaboration with Pratt + Larson could hold limitless potential. So we went to work, partnering closely with Kat + Roger to translate the graphic patterns, vibrant colors, and earthy textures of their ceramics into a dreamy tile collection.
That’s something that both of us are dedicated to is making it all ourselves. At least our own work…it’s really important that both of us have our hands on it. Not just coming up with the design and having someone else paint it on the pieces. This leads into why the collaboration has been so great for us.
Kat Hutter
Kat + Roger