alone together series, clay, paint, 1”-3”, 2020
I am drawn to the materiality of clay. Something about the material feels simple, strong and safe which is comforting right now. Clay and the act of baking/cooking draws connections with the tactile decisions between my brain, hand and material relationships. When I am using my hands, I am not making decisions- rather my brain and hands form a secret language. Using clay, I am drawn to creating figures; something I have not experimented with in many years. These clay figures are sad and collapsed with a strong sense of defeat. Many of these figures are sad, but within this collection I have made two sets of figures embracing, holding one another up and holding hands. These works are a result of longing for human connection. I miss witnessing everyday subtle beautiful interactions of life on the streets, subways, restaurants, etc. I miss being a participant and observer of the collective human experience and condition. Through art making, I am searching for ways to fill this void.