Mixed feelings

Hi everyone,

So I’m a little late with this week’s blog post, but as I mentioned in my Instagram post, I wanted to share a more in-depth reflection about this piece and the process behind it.

I’ve had really mixed feelings about my newest project. Which you can find the image of the pieces below.

There are parts of it that I absolutely love, especially the smaller details and textures. I can see moments where my work is becoming stronger, more refined, and more intentional, and that really excites me. At the same time, the original idea behind this project was honestly huge. The level of detail and realism I wanted to achieve was ambitious, and while the final piece didn’t fully become what I imagined in my head, I’m still incredibly grateful that I created it.

I think every piece teaches you something, and this one opened the door to so many new ideas and possibilities for future work.

During the process, I realized I wasn’t able to fully give this piece everything I wanted to. I had so much happening at once, the clay was drying faster than expected, and I constantly felt like I was trying to catch up with the material. Sometimes what exists in your mind just doesn’t translate the way you hoped, and honestly, that’s part of being an artist. You learn, adjust, and carry those lessons into the next piece.

Looking back, I know that moving forward I need to make sure I have the time, energy, and focus to fully commit to ideas that are this detailed and demanding. I want to be able to slow down and really push the work as far as I know it can go.

Even with the challenges, I still see growth in this project. It reminded me that experimentation is important, and sometimes the pieces that feel the most difficult are the ones that quietly shape the direction of your future work the most.

Lately, I’ve also noticed that my work has become more refined overall, which I’m really proud of. The level of detail I’m putting into each piece is growing, and while that means the work takes longer to create, it also means I’m getting closer to what I truly envision in my head as an artist.

For now, I’m continuing to experiment, reflect, and push myself creatively, and I’m excited to share new project that is coming soon.

Cheers

- Aubrey M

Title: Anthesis