This is my interview for the 5th edition of “The Art Bridge“ Magazine published on October 28th, 2024.

I’m excited to introduce you to my new series of works: hand-built ceramic vases combined with wire.

Have you ever held a piece of handmade ceramic artwork in your hands? It’s not just clay shaped and fired, it’s a piece of earth transformed through an artist’s passion and creativity into something uniquely beautiful. Handcrafted ceramics stand out for their individuality. But owning such a treasure comes with a responsibility—the care to maintain its beauty, ensure its longevity, and focus on preserving ceramic artwork.

Before discovering ceramics, I was navigating between helping my partner in a family business, being a full-time parent, and a homeschooling mom when my son got older. I moved to the US from Russia in 2011, and since then, life’s been pretty busy, but art? It was never really my thing.

Art is a captivating manifestation of human creativity, mirroring life, culture, and emotions. Adding handmade ceramic art pieces into your living spaces offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the intersection of functionality, aesthetics, and personal expression. It also adds three-dimensional decor to your interior.

I stumbled upon ceramics quite unexpectedly at the age of 41, a surprising twist in my otherwise art-free life. Never before had I ventured into any artistic hobby, nor had I practiced art in its traditional forms.

While shaping clay into vases and sculptures in my studio, I often find companionship in the voices of podcast hosts and their guests. These podcasts are not just background noise, they are a source of inspiration, guiding me through personal development, health goals, and artistic inspiration.

In my artistic practice, I primarily focus on hand building, which involves creating ceramic objects without the use of a pottery wheel. Instead, I rely on my hands, fingers, and a few simple tools. This method establishes a more direct and tactile connection between the artist and the clay.