collection/ ceramics

In November 2022, upon my visit to the area of the Carso, I collected small fragments: bark, branches, ashes, charcoal and soil.

After analysing them, I created a series of ceramic remains to immortalise the fragility of the burnt, scorched objects. Taking from the idea of memorial art, where ashes are used to create a work and cherish a loved one, I wanted to incorporate a part of these organic pieces in the work. For this collection, I used the soil, charcoal and ashes, mixed with underglaze to coat the pieces, before a second fifiring in the kiln. While carbon based materials burn in the high temperatures of the kiln, the glaze encapsulates them, as if it were a resin, keeping a minimal residue protected.