Ash Bloom N.33
Sculpture Clay
In Becoming Again, the fourth collection of Garden of Ashes, Chala Toprak explores themes of transformation, self-discovery, and renewal through the elemental relationship between clay and fire. Drawing parallels between the evolution of the self and the transformative nature of ceramics, Toprak considers how experiences shape identity, revealing qualities that may have long remained beneath the surface. Each sculpture becomes a reflection of this process, embracing the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the possibility of rediscovering one's essential nature.
Central to the collection is the unpredictable process of wood firing, in which fire and ash leave distinct impressions on each form, revealing unexpected colors, textures, and characteristics. For the first time, Toprak leaves half of the sculptures entirely unglazed, allowing the natural effects of the firing process to determine their surfaces. Through this surrender of control, each work develops a singular identity, becoming a record of its own transformation and an expression of the beauty inherent in becoming anew.
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In Becoming Again, the fourth collection of Garden of Ashes, Chala Toprak explores themes of transformation, self-discovery, and renewal through the elemental relationship between clay and fire. Drawing parallels between the evolution of the self and the transformative nature of ceramics, Toprak considers how experiences shape identity, revealing qualities that may have long remained beneath the surface. Each sculpture becomes a reflection of this process, embracing the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the possibility of rediscovering one's essential nature.
Central to the collection is the unpredictable process of wood firing, in which fire and ash leave distinct impressions on each form, revealing unexpected colors, textures, and characteristics. For the first time, Toprak leaves half of the sculptures entirely unglazed, allowing the natural effects of the firing process to determine their surfaces. Through this surrender of control, each work develops a singular identity, becoming a record of its own transformation and an expression of the beauty inherent in becoming anew.
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Year
2026
Materials
Sculpture Clay
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ARTWORK DIMENSIONS
3 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches
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About the Artist
Chala Toprak
Starting out as a fashion designer in her hometown of Istanbul, Chala Toprak, swapped out one metropolis for another and found a home in Brooklyn in 2019, where she first started working with clay. Toprak soon found solace at the pottery wheel and what began as a hobby quickly developed into a full-time pursuit.
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In Becoming Again, the fourth collection of Garden of Ashes, Chala Toprak explores themes of transformation, self-discovery, and renewal through the elemental relationship between clay and fire. Drawing parallels between the evolution of the self and the transformative nature of ceramics, Toprak considers how experiences shape identity, revealing qualities that may have long remained beneath the surface. Each sculpture becomes a reflection of this process, embracing the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the possibility of rediscovering one's essential nature.
Central to the collection is the unpredictable process of wood firing, in which fire and ash leave distinct impressions on each form, revealing unexpected colors, textures, and characteristics. For the first time, Toprak leaves half of the sculptures entirely unglazed, allowing the natural effects of the firing process to determine their surfaces. Through this surrender of control, each work develops a singular identity, becoming a record of its own transformation and an expression of the beauty inherent in becoming anew.
