Ne Otium

deconstructs and reimagine traditions of craft by subverting the ethos of mass production. For this project, I engaged . The slip-casting process used for this group of works is common in commercial . For my series, I disrupted the process by removing the forms prematurely from the plaster molds, before their clay walls were fully hardened, and manually shaped their fragile forms into something unexpected.

Brick Block, Tick Tock explores themes of silence, reconstruction, and gender equality, urging viewers to reflect on the systemic silencing of women and the transformative potential of rebuilding—both personally and societally.

The project Sow, Sew, and So was inspired by the artist’s journey with chronic illness, which heightened her awareness of the food and pharmaceutical industries. Years of battling heavy metal toxicity fueled her determination to advocate for improved agricultural practices and challenge the influence of corporate control in these sectors. The concept of fossilization of vegetables is a central theme in Sow, Sew, and So. By working with impressions of vegetables in clay, the artist creates a metaphorical fossil—a lasting reminder of the importance of preserving biodiversity and honoring the cycles of nature, inviting contemplation on themes of time, change, and resilience.

“Dimmi amore”—in English, “tell me, my love”—is a phrase used often in Italy. Often, I am overwhelmed by this phrase, brought almost to tears by the simplicity and beauty of an invitation to speak.