Befriending Matter

At first, clay was just an inert mass I tried to shape according to my plans.
But over time, I began to sense it differently.I noticed how it responded to every change in pressure, how it reacted to the rhythm of extrusion, how it sought its own balance.
It was no longer just material — it was a partner.Each layer placed became a sentence in our silent dialogue.
Sometimes, it answered with an impeccable form; other times, it revealed where I had rushed the step.This subtle communication changed everything.
I learned to listen before I touched.
And in the moment when matter responds, you know you have moved from control to collaboration.In the studio, that moment is more valuable than any final piece