I studied Fine Art with a specialisation in sculpture at the College of Art in Delhi, India. After moving to London in the early 2000s, I continued developing my practice, learning from slipware potters including Richard Phethean and Niek Hoogland. Since 2014, I’ve had my own independent studio and regularly exhibit my work at craft fairs, exhibitions and galleries.
A major turning point for me was visiting Mashiko, Japan, in 2018. I was drawn to the abstract forms, expressive brushwork, and organic shapes I saw there, and that influence has naturally made its way into my own work. Growing up in India, I also loved the bold, vibrant, warm colours on traditional Indian textiles, and that heritage continues to inform and inspire my palette and surface treatments. Over time, my pieces have become looser, more vibrant, and increasingly inspired by both East and South Asian art.
Process and Practice
I make both functional and decorative ceramics, working primarily with wheel-thrown, iron-rich earthenware clay. I love how this clay brings warmth and depth to the colors layered over it. My approach is a balance of precision and spontaneity—while I keep my forms clean and well-defined, my surface decorations are loose and expressive. I particularly enjoy slip trailing and sgraffito—techniques I hope to continue improving at.
