Journey Beyond the Clay.

As a clay sculptor, my work is deeply rooted in both personal exploration and a profound connection to the tactile nature of the material. The act of sculpting—shaping, carving, and molding clay—is a process that allows me to engage in a conversation between myself and the medium, one that is as much about intuition as it is about technique. For me, clay serves as both a canvas and a tool for self-expression, a way to transform raw material into something that reflects my inner journey.

My work is often inspired by themes of growth, healing, and transformation. Having experienced chronic illness, I’ve come to view sculpture as a metaphor for the process of rebuilding—both physically and emotionally. The act of forming clay with my hands has been therapeutic, providing me with a way to rebuild my body and spirit one piece at a time. This sense of personal healing is mirrored in the texture, fluidity, and organic shapes of my sculptures, which often evoke the natural world and its cycles of renewal.

I work primarily with hand-building techniques, often creating pieces that are both abstract and figurative. I find that my sculptures are most expressive when they are formed organically—without rigid plans or predetermined outcomes. Instead, I allow the material to guide me, responding to its natural qualities and letting it evolve as the piece takes shape. This process is reflective of my own creative philosophy: to trust in the journey of creation, even when the final form is unclear at the start.

Surface texture plays an important role in my work, as I use carving, smoothing, and adding layers of detail to enhance the depth and feeling of each piece. Whether it’s the roughness of a hand-carved surface or the delicate smoothness of a glazed finish, these textures create a tactile experience that invites viewers to connect with the work on a sensory level. I often use a muted color palette of earthy tones, such as soft whites, grays, and warm browns, to further emphasize the connection to nature and the rawness of the material.

Through my sculptures, I aim to create pieces that feel both intimate and universally resonant—pieces that invite reflection, contemplation, and connection. Whether abstract or inspired by human form, my sculptures are meant to evoke a sense of movement and fluidity, symbolizing the continual process of transformation and growth. My work is a celebration of the process itself, the beauty of imperfection, and the quiet strength found in vulnerability.

Ultimately, my process is about balance—between control and surrender, between the mind and the hands, and between the self and the environment. Each piece I create is an exploration of these tensions, and through the tactile experience of working with clay, I seek to bring to life something deeply personal, yet universally shared.