Reform

Atelier Collection Porcelain handles

Hotta's superorganic shapes speak of the tension between softness, adaptability and hardness. A sense of awe of the material marks her process, which she sees as a dialogue between the maker and the material; the material influences the shape in mind. Clay wants to do what it wants to do. As making ceramics is a notoriously slow process, it is up to the maker to listen, patiently wait, and rework.