Sylvia Luftig

I like the small mundane things in life.

Common objects that become extraordinary.

Tools, toys, fast food, household utensils, souvenirs.

A souvenir is a memento of a time and place, so surely, all things we chose to surround ourselves with are souvenirs.

I like the irreverence of putting them on pedestals, thus making them icons.

I love working with clay.

I love the wild unpredictability of raku.

Working with clay is wicked fun and the ultimate revenge …