Art
I did art throughout my life as a young and curious kid. I used pen, pencils, color pencils, markets, crayons; materials that were typical for kids. During middle I experimented with paper mache and clay, making silly sculptures and figures. I became more serious about art during high school when I took ceramics classes for four years. In my undergraduate, I was trained on painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and digital design. I painted with water color, oils, and acrylic paint. Although I had a foundational knowledge of painting, I was never invested or wanted to be a painter. I continued to take foundational art classes until I was able to take ceramics again.
Ultimately, I remained interested in pottery and working with clay. Being able to feel and touch clay after taking a long break was so rewarding. My skills on the throwing wheel never faded, and it felt so natural to build and create again. I often use my relationship with clay as a metaphor to convey flexibility and strength. Anyone who has experience with pottery will know that there is a physical and mental balance that is needed to manipulate clay. Taking care of clay also requires lots of care and knowledge with touch and smell. Did you know mold can grow on clay?
I continued taking ceramics classes until I graduated undergraduate. Now, as I navigate work life balance as a doctoral student without access to a ceramics studio, I find myself revisiting printmaking. My cat Ludo has been the recent subject of my printmaking work. Carving linoleum and the repetition of printing is therapeutic and calming. It is also nice to be able to gift away prints to my amazing friends.
Here are some of my behind the scenes pictures!
