After a decade of working as a graphic designer, I switched to being a ceramic artist 2 years ago. The transition was gradual but a sure one. The knowledge that I possess right now was all collected over time by observing other artists, being in their company and questioning what intrigues me towards the material.

My main focus since I started working with clay extensively was techniques and forms. It was only recently that I realised a lot of the ceramic work is influenced by my graphic design practice. The way I look at shapes, the clean constructions, repitition of forms, the way I shoot and present my work. It’s the physical and tactile aspect of it that made me want to do this more than work on the computer.

I started off with small sculptural pieces called Block Cats and that lead me to creating a host of new things which are far away from it visually and structurally, but there is some connection between all of them, material being one of the major ones. I mostly use Earthenware and Terracotta from Dharavi and since I started, my entire practice has been about hand building. Throwing on the wheel is a small part of it but I enjoy the process of creating each piece with hand from a lump of clay.

I feel extremely lucky to be introduced to this material and the craft.