My work explores the profound connection between humans and ancestral materials like clay, porcelain, and lava, which have been worked for 10,000 years. I merge a contemporary aesthetic with the essence of the Chilean landscape, especially the traces left by liquid lava.
Instinctively, In this work I incorporated volcanic sand, clay, into slabs of varying thicknesses or solid forms, giving the pieces volume and intentionally irregular finishes. I recycle discarded elements from the studio—dust, earth, dry clay fragments, pigments—transforming them into intricate surfaces that enhance the material’s inherent beauty. This practice is a constant dialogue with the passage of time and an understanding of Chile, both its territorial (nature) and cultural dimensions. Similarities and contrasts of lands, cultures, and textures are always evident in each series. My relationship with the materiality of the land prompts deep reflection. Ceramics, in particular, allows me to play with particles, structures, and surfaces based on the chosen clays. It’s a material that, while rigid and stony, can be organically molded. Immersing my hands in the clay, shaping and texturing the paste, is a deeply satisfying experience. I’m passionate about highlighting the material’s origin, ensuring much of the clay remains in its original, visible state. The forms, colors, and textures that nature offers, with their perfect asymmetry, are a constant source of inspiration. Rugged landscapes and igneous formations, though seemingly chaotic, are the result of material sedimentation and the action of time. Ceramics grant me freedom of expression, allowing me to value and dignify the sublimity of nature. Through my work, I seek to replicate it and create beauty, where the unpredictable passage of fire in the kiln and the casual flame leave their marks, highlighting the “scars” that narrate the clay’s journey from its beginning to its final form