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KATARZYNA MISCIUR
In my ceramic work, I refer to the motif of urban tissue as a structural element of my sculptures. Urban tissue takes the form of various silhouettes, symbolically reflecting the replacement of the natural environment by expanding urban structures. This motif emerges from a sentimental connection to nature and a subconscious need to protect it. Growing up on a farm shaped my deep attachment to the natural environment and my awareness of its importance to life. The forms I choose are shaped by my travels, the places I visit, and the experiences I encounter along the way. My ceramic practice is based on slab building technique, although I also experiment with other methods. Working with very thin slabs of clay gives my pieces lightness and delicacy without losing durability. Fascinated by structures and textures, I often use fabric impressions and finish my work with custom glazes or engobes. I am passionate about firing ceramics in wood-fired kilns. I am interested in the development of a new visual language based on the movement of clay slabs attached to each other and liquefied clay flowing from the joints, considering this a stylistic element that adds visual value to the work. It reminds me of metal welding patterns. I believe that ceramic sculpture can incorporate many other artistic disciplines and that this versatile material can easily imitate others. 
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