NON-HUMAN

is a sculptural ceramic series that explores the light and dark sides of human nature, evolution, and visions of the future.

The forms channel an internal struggle — a dualism of darkness and purity executed through radical geometry that alters natural body proportions.

Infusing the “alien chic” of theatrical, avant-garde fashion from the 1980s and 90s with the heavy, imposing language of Brutalist architecture, the series constructs silhouettes that are defensive, powerful, and unapologetically otherworldly.

The hyper-exaggerated shoulders, sharp angles, and rigid geometry are not merely a nod to the past or a futuristic aesthetic; they are a deliberate way to reshape the human silhouette, making it alien, aggressive, and fiercely protected.

This tension is mirrored in a strict dialogue between form and surface. The pieces feature a stark textural contrast, combining self-developed, harsh vinyl-like glazes and raw satins with restrained, deeply tactile, leather-like surfaces—an opposition that embodies the fine line between ultimate power and profound vulnerability.

Each piece is meditatively hand-built using the coil technique, making every creation entirely unique

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