I like straight lines.
I am fascinated by sharp edges.
Curves enthral me.
I love combining these three elements into a single object.
The pieces I conjure in my mind, for the most part, manifest from old childhood memories back when I was nine years old and used to spend every moment of my free time working in my father’s machine workshop. Wielding the lathe to give shape to wood, metal, or other material, taming the bur to reveal wonderous openings, drilling away and exploring the diverse machinery with the limitless wonder, creativity and imagination of a child was the origin of my inspiration and the force I draw from to create my artwork.
If I were a boy, perhaps I would have followed in my father’s footsteps, as he very patiently and lovingly taught me his craft which as a loyal apprentice I have harnessed now in my ceramics creations.
I love freedom.
I want the observer to feel the same freedom in my work that I discover within the infinite combinations I draw from and apply with the mechanical tools I have designed.
I strive for perfection and it is this quest I want to reflect in my art/work. Flawlessness.
This process takes painstakingly long as most of my work is completely handcrafted; only a very limited selection is produced using moulds. I welcome this process because it is imperative for me to feel direct contact with the clay and I find it most interesting- this increasingly creative challenge to produce with my hands an object which meets perfection. I give great attention and care to the symmetry of my works.
Most of my pieces convey an imaginary, almost fantasy like substance and each reveals its own interesting character that demands its place in reality. A substantial part of my work is to create arrangements of vases, versatile containers and bowls which employ the strict linear characteristic I adore. I prefer monochromatic themes because I want the observer to clearly derive the form I portray in each of my objects.
When creating a piece, I’ve noticed that time loses all meaning, flashing by almost instantly. It’s of no concern to me. As a matter of fact, I often catch myself spontaneously smirking with glee while I’m working on a piece.
I love what I do. My family has supported me completely at every step of my journey. I feel attached to my works as if they were my children. I have different feelings for each one, yet love them all the equally as deep. I want each one to find its place/home in a space where it will be loved and cherished in the same way after they leave from my care.
My pieces are characterized as works of modern/contemporary ceramics.
My goal is to create a minimal aesthetic with my pieces paired with dynamic design in a way that their appearance in any space declares a clear and present personality.
