From The Earth- Weathering Sculpture

“It is not easy finding your true passion or meaning of your life. Neither is it exceedingly difficult!” As a potter and an artist, I know this is true. Once I met clay, it all became clear. My dialogue with clay and the rhythm of throwing on the wheel makes me feel centred and whole. The magic of clay inspires me to accept the imperfections in nature and embrace irregularities as a way of life. Being mindful of the moment, and creating art, is what makes me complete. While growing up in India I was surrounded by a lot of handmade pottery - Surahi’s, Matki’s, Martabans. These organic works transcend into my practice as shapes, forms, and textures. The matt surfaces, neutral subtle palette of my work transports me to the forgotten land where weathering of buildings and objects was always evident and accepted. Weathering and the marks of age fascinate me. My work is contemporary with an ancient feel. It is minimalistic, classic, modern, and plural, and when placed in the right environment it adds harmony to the space. I endeavour is to lift the ordinary to extraordinary and make functional a piece of art. My work celebrates the simplicity and the versatility of life and clay. “Pottery is my passion and my raison d’tre.” My journey has just begun….