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The Journey
The Journey
While my career has kept me in the tech world for many years, I have always considered myself an artist at heart. Keeping that creative fire burning was a challenge for me in my adult years, until one day I found myself at a pottery class. At the time, it was just a way for an autistic, shy, introvert to leave the house and unwind a bit. After three years of classes, it became a way of life.
While my career has kept me in the tech world for many years, I have always considered myself an artist at heart. Keeping that creative fire burning was a challenge for me in my adult years, until one day I found myself at a pottery class. At the time, it was just a way for an autistic, shy, introvert to leave the house and unwind a bit. After three years of classes, it became a way of life.
The clay taught me to let go of perfection, to let go of mistakes, to be led by something other than my overthinking brain, and to persevere. It took me back to some of my favourite memories of playing in the sand as a child and making clay animals out of Play-Doh. The satisfaction of creating something functional with my own hands, in my own style and favourite colours, is a dream come true.
The clay taught me to let go of perfection, to let go of mistakes, to be led by something other than my overthinking brain, and to persevere. It took me back to some of my favourite memories of playing in the sand as a child and making clay animals out of Play-Doh. The satisfaction of creating something functional with my own hands, in my own style and favourite colours, is a dream come true.
What's your sine?
What's your sine?
In my younger years, I coped with life's difficulties by focusing all my energy into "left-brain" activities - academics, perfection and mathematics. It has been a long road, slowly reconnecting to the free, expressive side of my brain, and this is reflected in my work.
Many of my pieces have a simple, clean shape with a focus on functionality. Those left-brain sensibilities have not left me, but my creative flair shows itself in bold colour choices and these imperfect, overlapping sine waves. They have departed from their pure mathematical form, taking on a new life, just like me.
Connecting to my heritage
Connecting to my heritage
Another influence that comes across in my work is my affinity for traditional Indian motifs. My favourite part of my South Asian heritage is the beautifully intricate patterns created by mehndi artists and traditional Indian textile designers. Whether it be in the form of carved patterns or handmade reusable stamps, I continue to experiment with this aesthetic as a way to bring my unique voice to the ceramics community.
Botanical Influence
Botanical Influence
Pottery has grounded me so much, allowing me to reconnect with my physical form and the world around me. Few man-made creations can compete with the beauty of the blossoms of a lavender bush or the veins of a single leaf.
Producing these botanical imprints gives me an excuse to practice mental wellness by taking gentle walks in nature, rather than confining myself to technology.
My studio assistants, Neo and Kajal
Paws!
Paws!
My two precious dogs are my everything, so naturally, they have an influence on my pottery. While they don't have an appreciation for handcrafted ceramics and cannot be trusted around fragile items, I know they are always cheering me on.
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