Kalodromo, which means « good way », is a small manufactory on the Greek island of Naxos in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Kalodromo is intensively dedicated to the Cycladic stone working culture. The processing of marble dates back to the 3rd millennium. With this background and the influence of 20th century ceramics, Tom von Kaenel designs and produces vessels, objects and sculptures in Naxian marble under the label Kalodromo.

Tom von Kaenel, sculptor and painter, was born in Switzerland in 1961. Already in his early childhood he was devoted to art. His desire to bring beauty to the world is Tom von Kaenel’s inspiration, drive and source for the creation of his works.

Tom von Kaenel has exhibited his work in various solo and group exhibitions. For seven years he was represented by Galerie Ute Barth in Zurich. Today Tom lives and works on the island of Naxos. Everything in his environment inspires and shapes his work. He creates objects and sculptures out of Naxian marble in craftsmanship liveliness and timeless beauty.

All the vessels, objects and sculptures Tom makes are unique, handcrafted. The stones all comes from the surrounding marble quarries of the island. The Naxian marble is of white, grey or yellow-brown colour, it’s structure is crystalline. The vessels, objects and sculptures are kept raw, the surfaces are deliberately not polished, so taht the trace of the craft are visible. The crystalline surfaces are shimmering. This gives the object a unique liveliness.