I came to ceramics from interior design. Over seven years of creative work, I made it to the shortlist of the «Invented and Made in Russia» competition and took part in several major exhibitions, including COSMOSCOW. Ceramics had been calling me for a long time: I wanted to create large vases in the style of raw, living ceramics — the kind you see in magazines! For me, clay is fascinating in its naturalness and its outward simplicity. It never tries to pretend — and that is its beauty. At the same time, clay has its own voice and will; it can reveal character. Because of this, clay invites invention, pushes you to experiment, and always gives that trembling sense of hope for creating a true work of art. Exploring and working with the material’s nature — that is what I love most about ceramics.