Hand built ceramic sculptures exploring self image, exaggeration, and the tension between natural beauty and constructed identity.
Periwinkle was born out of deep personal loss, created after the passing of the artist’s mother. The name serves as both tribute and remembrance, honoring a shared last name and her favorite color. Periwinkle, soft yet vivid, carries that memory forward into every piece, grounding the work in love while allowing space for exploration and transformation.
The work examines self image, self expression, and the complicated relationship society has with beauty and alteration. There is a fascination with the extremes of cosmetic transformation and the strange uniformity it can create. Absurd or exaggerated features are often paired with softer, more natural elements, creating sculptures that feel both unsettling and tender. The result is a body of work that invites viewers to question what feels “normal,” what feels enhanced, and where identity lives within that spectrum.
Each piece is entirely hand built using low fire clay. The process often begins with constructing the body or neck of the form before moving into the face, where expression and character begin to emerge. Both components are carefully hollowed out and then joined together. Final steps include securing the structure and adding details such as hair or subtle textural elements along the neck. At least one feature in every piece is intentionally pushed a little further than expected, leaning into exaggeration or surrealism to heighten the emotional impact.
What makes the brand unmistakable is the visible evidence of the artist’s hands. Finger marks, slight shifts in form, and manipulated surfaces remain present rather than hidden. Every sculpture is one of a kind, shaped slowly and intuitively. The individuality of each piece mirrors the themes within the work itself, celebrating difference while acknowledging the pressure toward sameness.
Creation takes place in an extra room inside the apartment, transformed fully into a working studio. Shelves hold in progress sculptures, tools rest within reach, and a small kiln hums nearby. Having a kiln at home allows for spontaneity, making it possible to create whenever inspiration strikes. The space feels personal and intimate, perfectly suited to work that explores vulnerability and identity.
What You'll Find at Bloom
Hand built ceramic sculptures, expressive faces with exaggerated and natural features, low fire clay forms with visible hand shaped details, and one-of-a-kind pieces rooted in emotion and identity
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Why Bloom?
”Bloom focuses on a safe and welcoming space for local and small artists and I really saw it as an opportunity to have people see my work that maybe wouldn't normally find me online or otherwise.”
Fun Fact
The show Botched is a favorite and a surprising source of creative inspiration, fueling curiosity about transformation and the ever evolving idea of beauty.