Handmade Floral Abstract Ceramic Mug by Jessica Gutierrez, Galveston

Handmade Floral Abstract Ceramic Mug by Jessica Gutierrez, Galveston.

About Jessica Gutierrez

Jessica Gutierrez, a self-proclaimed serial hobbyist and ceramics artist based in Galveston, Texas.

The impermanence and fragility of this craft has breathed life into my work from the day of my first introductory class in 2016. I lived in Vermont, a state where the running joke is that there is a potter for every person. I took this beginner class series at the local art center incredibly seriously — I wanted complete pieces. I wanted the detail to far exceed my experience level. Comically, I wanted to create an entire dinnerware set for my home. But instead of learning the art of ceramics, I fell into the art of patience and ease. I quickly learned that in order to deeply practice and grow as a potter, I must be fully okay with what becomes of it, but also, what doesn’t become of it. Coincidentally, this aligned with a concept in my yoga practice that is arguably the most meaningful to me: santosha, or contentment, which is the act of being okay with what is and what is not. When I work with my hands, I am wholly okay with loss and the idea that any piece could become damaged, broken, or deviate from what I envisioned it would become. Ultimately, this concept has become my inspiration, enabled me to create without fear, and allowed me to believe in the undiscovered abilities within myself.

https://jessicagutierrezstudios.com

• Company Name : Jessica Gutierrez Studios