"No Name" Moon Vase By Arina Antonova

"No Name" moon vase by Arina AntonovaDimensions: H 33 x D 30 cmMaterials: stoneware, porcelain, glazeBorn in Sewastopol (Crimea), I was surrounded by the natural variety of the coastal Black Sea views with rocky beaches and picturesque mountain ranges. And it was here that I developed my fascination with the geological diversity of natural materials. Having walked the artist path through the study of drawing and painting, I discovered clay as a material, which became the starting point for my work these last six years.My studio practice focuses on the profound research of natural materials. I consider clay not just to be a functional material for creating objects, but as a holistic subject with its own physicality and vocabulary. During on-going natural sourcing I found a way to physically incorporate the landscape into my work. Experimenting with clay and natural materials is a constant dialog with my surroundings and my desire to merge them with the environment.I have found inspiration in women's pottery tradition, and because of this, most of my works have simple silhouettes with textured surfaces that emphasize qualities of the materials I use, reflecting the process of creation.