Inspired by small handmade animals and figurines uncovered in archaeological digs, this piece evokes an almost animalistic presence. The form remains bold and expressive while retaining a sense of simplicity.

My work speaks to sonder through time rather than just through people. By using historical ceramic processes, I acknowledge the countless hands, lives, and quiet decisions embedded within these techniques. These methods invite us to imagine the makers whose full lives and intentions are largely unknown, yet whose presence remains through the shared knowledge of material and craft passed down over generations. Each technique carries unseen histories and human experience beyond the finished object. The visible maker’s marks act as traces of touch and making, reminding us that each piece is part of a much larger continuum of lived experience, shaped over time through anonymous gestures, culture, and memory.