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Some discs bear the mark of a fluid movement in the slip, a texture that partially crosses the surface before stopping or shifting. These traces evoke the emotions, experiences and states that inhabit us: they leave fragments of marks, creating reliefs, hollows, tensions and surges. 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Centered in ceramics, Skelton's work seeks to represent the interior and exterior landscapes we inhabit, shaped by the textures, colors and rhythms of our living environments. Rather than beginning with preconceived images, forms emerge organically, unearthing what has yet to be named or understood. At the core of this process lies experimentation and unpredictability, creating a space where forms grow naturally. It is here, in the space between intention and chance, that the work takes shape, where unpredictability acts as a catalyst for discovery. Working through sensation rather than thought, the work is allowed to unfold with minimal hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter firing, Skelton often cuts into or break open forms, extending the process through acts of deconstruction. Installation and presentation offer further opportunities to recontextualize the work and examine how meaning shifts through placement, fragmentation and spatial relationships. 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Created during a residency at the Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centre (Denmark), it was inspired by Ackerman’s experience with open heart surgery in the spring of 2021. The IV bag was a constant companion throughout his medical journey, as his surgery coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, much of Ackerman’s recovery was spent in isolation, only briefly interrupted by visits from medical staff to attend to his IV bag. The object became a poignant symbol of his mortality, the care that was extended to him, and the fleeting moments of connection he shared with hospital staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative surface pattern has associations with notions of comfort, care, and the familial. 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