What We Cannot See
"What We Cannot See" explores the complex interplay between internal and external spaces, using the clay surface as a membrane to connect and separate these two worlds. By manipulating volume, mass, and movement within the clay, a surface tension is created, which both reveals and conceals an active inner force. Metaphorically, this tension mirrors the human experience, reflecting the conflicts between our inner mental world and the outer bodily and societal frames and expectations.
This work aims to evoke reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of how societal constraints can impact our inner lives and mental health.
Artist statement
Since 2018, ceramics has been my primary outlet for artistic expression, driven by a lifelong passion for creativity. I am particularly drawn to clay because of its plasticity and endless opportunities for manipulation and expressions.
My works are a blend of sculptural, conceptual and functional objects, mostly sculpted by hand. While my artistic expression varies across projects, I consistently gravitate towards abstract shapes and playful textures. I experiment with tactility, surfaces, volume and structural details, as well as playing with scale, varying from smaller sizes to human scale.
I draw my inspiration from different aspects of life, particularly within the detailed constructions and textures from nature and our bodies. I use the clay material to mimic and abstract upon elements from for instance marine life or parts of the human body.
I alternate between two approaches in my work; one heavily rooted in conceptualisation and thematic idea development; for instance expressed through altered and challenging designs of familiar objects from the home, allowing us to view these objects in a new light.
My other approach is characterized by a free, intuitive and explorative dialogue directly with my material. This method aims to release myself of my thinking mind and free my hands in the creative process. Working this way provides a therapeutic outlet, and it is a reaction to living in a world that constantly requires us to evaluate on everything we encounter.
My artistic practice hereby serves as a means to process, reflect on and consider myself and my place in the world in a material, social, societal and everyday context. It is a way for me to relate to, but also sometimes to let go of the world around me.
The thematic approach to my work is my main characteristic, merging influence from the design, art and craft-fields. Common to my entire creative practice is a deep curiosity for my material, expressed through an experimental and explorative attitude in my work.