Clay is my favorite material. I love the feeling of working with my hands—it’s one of the most satisfying sensations I know. It helps me stay deeply connected to what I’m creating, in a very physical and emotional way.

I usually follow the same process for every piece, no matter how big or small. It all starts with an image in my mind. These ideas often come to me in unexpected moments—sometimes even in dreams. When that happens, I quickly sketch it on any piece of paper I can find, just to capture the idea. Then I put it aside.

After some time—sometimes a few hours, sometimes days or even months—I look at the sketch again. If it still excites me and makes me feel something, I begin to work on it more seriously. I do more detailed drawings and write down thoughts about what it means to me.

Then I move into the sculpting phase. I shape the full volume using a lightweight material called rigid polyurethane. On top of that, I apply clay. Often I use epoxy clay, which lets me skip the mold-making process. It dries in about an hour, so I have to be fast and focused. I really enjoy this part—the hard, messy work of bringing the idea to life. I use metal and wood tools to carve textures and small details with care.

Once the sculpture is done, I paint it. I use a mix of oil paints, acrylics, alcohol inks, and natural inks, depending on the effect I want. I apply the colors with brushes, airbrushes, or even by splattering them. I usually choose a dark, neutral color palette—it reminds me of nature and gives a quiet, introspective feeling to the piece.

When I work in bronze, the process is a bit different. After finishing the clay sculpture, I make a mold and cast the piece using the lost-wax technique. Watching fire turn wax into solid bronze feels like magic to me—it’s pure alchemy. One of my favorite steps is applying the patina, which I always do myself. I choose the colors carefully, but sometimes I also let chance guide me. That’s how some of my most interesting surfaces have come to life.

For me, each sculpture is a journey—from a sudden vision to a real, physical object filled with meaning and emotion.