Ashley Blenman

There’s something deeply powerful about molding natural materials into forms that are both functional and beautiful—pieces that can live in our homes, serve our families, and bring people together. Pottery, for me, is a way to explore nourishment in every sense of the word: the physical act of sharing food, the emotional comfort of familiar rituals, and the aesthetic joy of well-crafted objects. As a Black woman, I am especially drawn to the intersections—of utility and beauty, tradition and experimentation, community and individuality. My work is an exploration of these dualities. Each piece carries the tension and harmony of being both vessel and sculpture, both everyday object and intentional art. I’m still at the beginning of my journey with this medium, and each piece is a learning, a conversation between my hands, the clay, and the stories I hope to tell.