Perception of time - Graduation project 2025

Let me tell you more about my diploma research, “Perception of Time”.
During the first semester, I dove into writing and exploring the concept of time in its entirety, the present, the future, and the past.
For these ceramic pieces, I chose to focus on themes like memory, nostalgia, and especially the nostalgic smell.

June 2025
Graduation project,
”Perception of time”

Created as part of my graduation project, this piece holds a story, but is designed to welcome yours as well. Each diffuser is wheel-thrown in stoneware and glazed in a custom satin green finish, paired with earthenware sticks, making every piece truly unique.

The scent it carries is a bridge between past and present. It evokes moments long gone, brings people together, and weaves new memories into the spaces we inhabit. Placed into the living room, it becomes a quiet companion to our everyday lives, subtly evolving with us over time.

I- SERIE PIECE : a perfume diffuser

How can I share a personal memory using ceramics?
How can I express something so intimate and emotional by creating a sensory experience?

This immersive project began with a very personal memory: the comforting scent of cedar.
It’s a home fragrance that has followed me for years, evoking a deep sense of warmth and familiarity. It instantly brings me back to quiet, simple moments at home, with my sisters, my family, the fireplace glowing. Everything feels soft, safe, and full of ease.

For the installation, I wanted to take my exploration of cedar even further by incorporating real cedar into the making process itself. This led me to experiment with ash glazes.

For several weeks, I learned to identify cedar trees across different landscapes, from the forests of Scotland to those in the south of France. I collected as many branches as I could, then burned them to create ash.

Each object of the installation is glazed using cedar ash.

Achieving interesting results was a challenging process, as ash reacts differently with every firing. Each time the kiln is opened, it reveals a new surprise, showing how the ash has transformed during the firing.

Every piece is unique and reflects the idea that cedar—a single scent—can tell a different story and evoke different memories for each person.

Traces,

Another important aspect of my work is the presence of traces and marks left by the making process itself. From the first brushstroke to the final shaping of the clay, I wanted to preserve the gesture of the artist within each piece.

Every object is intentionally marked by tools, fingers, and hand movements. This is also where the coiling technique became an important part of my practice. Rather than smoothing away every imperfection, I deliberately leave strong marks in the clay.

These traces become a visual memory of the making process, recording time, movement, and touch while bringing the presence of the maker closer to the final piece.

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