Handmade & Sculptural Art with Surrealistic Detail
Stepping away from the screen to work with my hands allows me to bring my illustrative themes of womanhood, nature, and surrealism into the physical world. Here is my collection of ceramics and layered paper sculptures.
A video showing a 360-degree view of a hand-built ceramic sculpture. I love illustrating directly onto the clay, creating a narrative that wraps around the form.
Me with one of my ceramic bust sculptures at a gallery show. This piece features an illustrated surface and a surreal, cloud-like hair form.
'Confrontation,' a mixed-media piece combining illustrated paper cutouts with ceramic slab-ware. The work explores layers of the self and the female gaze.
A different arrangement of the 'Confrontation' sculpture, showing how the ceramic and paper elements can be reconfigured to create new compositions.
The raw, unglazed terracotta forms for the 'Confrontation' piece, showing the structure before the illustrative details were added.
The ceramic pieces for 'Confrontation' after being glazed and fired, laid out before assembly.
Small, individual ceramic components from the 'Confrontation' series.
A process shot showing the paper illustration cutouts for 'Confrontation' alongside my initial sketches.
Another view of the assembled 'Confrontation' sculpture.
A frontal view of the assembled sculpture, highlighting the split face in the center.
About Handmade & Sculptural Works
These sculptures are not just display pieces; they are extensions of my illustration practice. Whether it is hand-building a clay bust to illustrate directly onto the surface or precision-cutting layered paper frames, I approach each piece as a 3D canvas for my surrealist narratives. If you are looking for a unique, physical art piece for an interior space or a tactile collaboration that blends 2D illustration with sculptural depth, let us discuss the materiality you have in mind.
My shift into mixed media was born from a desire to see how my illustrations behave outside the digital realm. Working with ceramics and paper adds a weight and presence to my work that a screen simply cannot replicate. For example, in my 'Confrontation' series, I combined terracotta slab-ware with hand-illustrated paper cutouts. This project allowed me to explore the female gaze through physical layers, where the viewer can literally walk around the piece to see different facets of the identity I have illustrated.
The Process
My sculptural work typically starts in the sketchbook, just like my digital designs. However, the production phase requires a different discipline.
- Ceramics: I often hand-build forms, then use underglaze and traditional pottery techniques to add my illustrative linework. This means every brushstroke is permanent and fired into the clay, creating a durable, textured surface.
- Paper Sculptures: I use layered, precision-cut paper to build depth. By framing these in custom-made wooden boxes, I treat them as light-box narratives where shadows and depth become part of the story.
Why Physical Matters
Art in a living or office space does more than decorate. It creates a focal point. Because my work deals with complex themes like bioluminescence and the surreal connection between nature and the human body, seeing these motifs in a 3D form often changes the emotional resonance for the viewer. Whether you are looking for a singular sculptural bust for your home or a series of mixed-media installations, I focus on creating a narrative-driven object that feels organic, not manufactured.
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