“I gaze into you, so you can gaze into me” is a mid-sized ceramic sculpture that takes the shape of a seated figure holding a white porcelain branch.
Its cratered surface is coated in a glossy, black glaze reminiscent of volcanic rock or scorched enamel. The skin appears dense and impenetrable, yet the form itself is soft, almost innocent yet grotesque.
The figure gazes intently at a white flower. A hybrid between human and plant. In the moment captured, the character gently blows into the blossom of the plant, a cluster of fragile forms, releasing tiny human shapes like dandelion seeds into the cosmos.
The open hand gestures childlike awe over the significance of the moment.
Depending on the angle and lighting, the glaze reveals subtle hues of oily blues and bronze with specks of silver glitter scattered across the sculpture.
