At first I was not sure about this. I have always been fascinated by pottery, and was immediately reminded about my cultural background and my travels to the southwest, so naturally I thought about the amazing pieces I have seen. After cutting my clay, which ended up being pretty large, I immediately loved the color and feeling of it. It was like a stress ball (which another classmate mentioned). I wasn't reluctant to get dirty, I actually really enjoyed it. I felt that my hands were useful and that I was capable of making a piece of my own, that's why I made a vessel. I want to keep it and put it in my office as a visual reminder of perspective and capability.
I am so impressed with this! You did a great job of shaping and smoothing the clay - it was not an easy medium! I like that you made a vessel. So often I feel like as social workers we are the vessels for our clients. We help hold and contain difficult emotions/experiences for them.
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