I personally undertake every stage of the process, from sculpting the form to retrieving it from the ashes. For me, the essence of my work lies in the journey of creation—experimenting with new materials and embracing the unpredictability of the craft. With each firing, I learn something new, yet the final outcome always remains a mystery until the very end.
The Physicality of Creation
Firing lasts for many hours—it is an intense physical endeavor, filled with uncertainty and anticipation. The technique of open-flame firing demands patience and humility in the face of nature’s forces. It is a process that cannot be rushed, requiring full presence and endurance.
Femininity and Ritual
My ceramics are deeply intertwined with femininity, the raw power of the elements, and the ancient ritual of maintaining the fire, nurturing its presence. It is a return to nature, to the primal act of shaping earth with my own hands.
This approach to creation and firing requires acceptance of the uncontrollable forces of nature, an understanding that the final outcome is a collaboration between the artist and the elements. The fire leaves its unique imprint, merging the work with the essence of the earth itself.
Objects created in this way exude rawness, primal simplicity, and natural yet noble hues of the earth from which they originate. It is a perfect harmony of art, nature, and tradition—an echo of the mystical bond between humans and the elements.
