INHERITANCE 

My hand-built ceramic pieces explore the interplay between the mathematical perfection of patterns and the imperfect, shifting nature of fabric. Inspired by textiles, quilts, and the intricate world of pattern-making, I reflect on the tension between societal expectations placed on women and the realities of their true selves. Patterns, with their calculated and rigid structures, represent the impossible standards imposed on women—standards that inevitably transform and distort when applied to the fluid, multifaceted nature of a woman's existence.

In this body of work, I ruminate on generational patterns, thinking about how cycles persist, both predictable and seemingly inescapable. The repetition of forms and the use of richly textured surfaces symbolize the weight of these inherited experiences. With its earthy and mineral-rich qualities, the terra cotta becomes a physical and abstract representation of accumulated history and resilience. By squeezing, pinching, and manipulating the clay, I leave visible marks that narrate the pain, struggle, and beauty of womanhood.

References to domestic fibers and allusions to home life are prominent in my work, underscoring the history of gender inequality and the undervaluing of women’s labor. These elements invite viewers to confront their perceptions of "women’s work" and challenge them to consider the paradoxical relationship between women and the domestic sphere—a relationship fraught with both comfort and confinement. My work offers a visual representation of feminine experiences, grounded in the intersection of pain, strength, and the relentless passage of inherited stories.