Realizing how difficult it is to attain even basic skills on the potter’s wheel, I began experimenting with different techniques to get a feel for clay. Among them, slab building stood out — rolling out cookie dough was a skill I already had, and I felt it offered a gentle entry point. Being inexperienced, I started with shallow or flat forms. Glazing quickly proved tiresome, so I chose to focus on mostly flat tiles with imprints instead.
Drawn by my fascination with the number three, I explored three types of imprints: round, irregular, and mechanical. With the tools and a concept at hand, the work began to reveal itself. Many cracked during drying, or didn't survive the firing process at all. Years later I’ve learned that slab work is just as difficult as anything else.
