A plaster mold of a perfect egg gives rise to imperfect forms — the result of deliberate experimentation with the production process.  Here, error becomes the core of the artistic method. Interaction with unset material triggers metamorphoses, transforming the work into a sculptural happening; its final shape remains unpredictable. Some pieces in the series barely resemble the original archetype at all, morphing instead into rag-like forms that cling to other sculptures — visual echoes of the earlier work Gender Rags.
The imperfections of their surface underscore a raw, organic beauty. Through the trauma of external pressure, each object gains its own unique identity. Distortion becomes a source of authenticity — the flaw is not concealed but celebrated as part of a lived experience.
The original Under Pressure series engages directly with the experimental forms that emerge from the process. Initially unremarkable plastic sculptures are then sanded, polished, and refined with color — an attempt to recover a lost ideal. But even as the surface is smoothed, traces of past damage remain, exposing the impossibility of true perfection.

This series captures the imperfect egg form and translates it from plastic into porcelain. Unlike the original sculptures, which were one-of-a-kind, these are editioned objects — yet each retains its individuality and uniqueness. No longer purely freestanding, the works now include flatter shapes that emerge from the wall like bas-reliefs.
Their distinct personalities come to life through expressive glaze painting. In what becomes a kind of “portrait series,” the sculptures are imbued with a spectrum of emotional states — an attempt to clothe the form in varied painterly identities. While porcelain emphasizes fragility, the glaze introduces a layer of unpredictability. Unlike painting, where the artist maintains visual control until the final brushstroke, the processes of glazing and firing surrender part of that control. The attempt to realize an idea is shaped by the chosen technique — a process that involves both risk and trust. It reflects a conscious willingness to let the material influence the creative process and the final outcome.