Agueda Zabisky
Agueda Zabisky Studio
St. Petersburg, Florida
Website
Aguedazabisky.com
Instagram
Instagram.com/aguedazabisky
Artist Statement
I have been working with ceramic sculpture since 2005. It all starts with a block of clay that transforms until it takes shape. Understanding that each phase has its right time made me learn not only to model clay but also model my anxiety and opened new paths for me. The continuous quest to understand who I am as an individual and the mystery of that internal strength that humans have, which makes them move forward, is what inspires me as an artist. I seek to create visual narratives that can inspire and instigate the observer’s thinking.
What type of clay do you use?
Stoneware
What temperature do you fire to?
Cone 6
What is your primary forming method?
Handbuilding
What is your favorite surface treatment?
Terra sigillata
What are your top three studio wishes?
Space, a kiln, and a slab
How do you recharge creatively?
Several things inspire me, being surrounded by nature, the sun, classical music, visiting museums and exhibitions, reading about art, artists, philosophy and mythology. And sometimes the simple observation of something in everyday life.
Why do you create art?
It’s my way of reinventing myself, challenging, learning, stimulating, and going beyond myself
If you could change one property of clay, what would it be?
I don’t know. It’s perfect!
