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Art Making In Uncertain Times

Art Making In Uncertain Times

There’s definitely been a lot of uncertainty in the world lately.

With everything going on, I completely understand that art may not always feel like a priority. When people are focused on big, real-world concerns, creative pursuits can sometimes feel secondary or even frivolous.

But even so, I’m still here — creating.

Art has always been a way to process, to connect, and to endure through the unknown. It’s a quiet act of hope, even when everything around us feels unsettled. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I do know that making things with my hands keeps me grounded. It reminds me that even in uncertain times, beauty, expression, and small moments of wonder still matter.

A collection of six uniquely shaped and colored vases, each displayed with their names: Cosmic Forge, Brahmanda, Twinflames, Calypso's Embrace, Ashes of Eta, and Hera's Heart.
These are a few of my one-of-a-kind raku vessels currently available and if you could help me find them a home with a like or share, I’d be grateful

You can see these vases – and more – here.

Which one of the above vases would you say is your favourite?


Thank you for being here with me, for supporting my creative journey, and for valuing art — even and especially now.

21 responses to “Art Making In Uncertain Times”

  1. John Avatar

    The strife in the world today will only get worse as time marches forward. The Cosmic Forge is beautiful!

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you, John! I am hoping creating more beauty can help make strife, even if/when it goes up, a little easier <3

      Hope you are doing ok!

      1. John Avatar

        I am, thanks and I can see that you are too. 🤙🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦

  2. Catherin J Pascal Dunk Avatar

    I love Cosmic Forge for the coloration, and Brahmada for the funky shape

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you Catherin! That is great to hear! I hope you are keeping well

  3. angelajb Avatar

    Calypso’s Embrace. I love the colors and the shape.

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you Angela! I appreciate it and hope you are well

  4. JMN Avatar

    For iridescent hue, Cosmic Forge. For shape, Brahmanda. I’m bad at making choices!

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Sounds like you made two choices just then! Thanks for your kindness! 🙂

  5. Any Element Avatar

    Art can often pull you out of the darkest hour

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      It is a light in dark times for sure <3

  6. juliadeniro Avatar

    Brahmanda is my favorite. It’s very unique.

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you Julia! I hope you are keeping well!

  7. Nidhika Avatar
    Nidhika

    Hera s heart is awesome. All are good. All are beautiful. Hope you are doing well. Take care, warm regards

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you for your kind comment and glad you like the vase. Warm regards right back at ya!

  8. Nidhika Avatar
    Nidhika

    Times are tough no doubt, but hold on, good times would come.

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thanks Nidhika!

  9. TiffanyArpDaleo Avatar

    I love them all but Hera’s Heart speaks to me!

    1. thealchemistspottery Avatar
      thealchemistspottery

      Thank you Tiffany! Glad to hear it and hope you are keeping well!

  10. magickmermaid Avatar

    They are all lovely!

  11. pennyreillyartistbeyondthegate Avatar

    They are all lovely… raku is such a special process. Brahmada attracts me because it’s like a beckoning portal… something needed to be witnessed beyond.

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