Ceramics entered my practice during a self-directed ceramic artist residency at Hampi Art Labs (January–March 2025). As someone new to this medium, I approached clay with curiosity and a bit of playfulness, learning through slow experimentation with hand-building techniques, natural oxides, and binders. What began as exploration is gradually becoming an integral part of my artistic language.

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Working with wood and clay draws out different sides of me as a person, as an artist. While one is forgiving, the other endures. While one yields, the other shows restraint. Unlike working with clay, you don't get a second chance on the same piece with wood on the lathe; whatever happens, happens. I hold deep respect for both materials, for their contrasting personalities and the distinct lessons they continue to teach me.