The Ones We Carry

The Ones We Carry is a hand-built ceramic sculpture exploring identity as something collective rather than singular. Multiple faces emerge from and around a central figure, suggesting the ways memory, ancestry, culture, and human connection shape who we become.

Crafted in charcoal-black clay, the sculpture draws attention to the relationships that exist within every individual — the people who influence us, the stories we inherit, and the experiences we carry throughout our lives. Inspired in part by the visual language of traditional African sculpture, the piece reflects on how identity is formed through generations and shared histories.

Each sculpture is handmade and one of a kind, with subtle variations that celebrate the character of the material and the artist’s process.

Size: 15"x15"