Ceramic Sculptures

My work explores the possibility of existence within a dead sea—the persistence of life, movement, and transformation in environments defined by stillness. Living in the desert, where an ancient ocean once covered the land, I regard this landscape as a silent geological archive—a record of forms that have endured, eroded, and resurfaced through time. My practice emerges from that continuum of memory and metamorphosis. Each sculpture begins as a soft assemblage of fabric, yarn, or discarded textile, built intuitively by hand. Over time, I brush layer upon layer of porcelain slip onto the surface, allowing the material to gradually saturate and harden the form. Pigments are added between layers, creating subtle tonal shifts that suggest sedimentary accumulation. When the work is fired, the original structure burns away, leaving a translucent porcelain remnant—a relic and a record. These forms exist between the organic and the mineral, the living and the fossilized. They serve as meditations on endurance, loss, and renewal—reminders that even within desolation, transformation continues to unfold. In addition to porcelain’s inherent translucency, my sculptural works often incorporate LEDs, fiber optics, and internal lighting systems. These elements activate the ceramic surface from within, revealing subtle gradients of color and texture while transforming the works into quiet studies of radiance and shadow. Through light, I extend my inquiry into presence and perception—inviting viewers to see how illumination can act as both material and metaphor for endurance, memory, and transformation.