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Embracing the unpredictable transformations of clay, flame, ash, and glaze, he creates works characterized by powerful forms and richly textured surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual nature of fire—its destructive force, which he encountered as a firefighter, and its creative potential, which he discovered through ceramics—lies at the heart of his artistic practice. His work explores the relationships between the body and materials, nature and humanity. Beyond ceramics, his practice extends across disciplines, including dance, film, and installation art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked by bold patterns, fluid variations in glaze, and the complex traces left by wood firing, his works embody the elemental energy of earth and fire. 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