Pottery by Aliya
Faces & Figures
Busts, masks and sculptural bodies explore human form, emotion and identity. Works such as Lost in Thought capture moments of introspection and character, sculpted to occupy space, engage the viewer and evoke a quiet, intimate narrative.
Euphoric Flutterings
Dimensions: Height 50-60cm



I withdraw from the noise my eyes covered, sound dimmed.
Birds begin to rise from my head, a quiet stirring I cannot yet name.
This is the first moment of listening.
The birds move outward and my eyes open.
What once lived deep inside begins to guide my gaze.
Feeling finds its way into sight
In white, I lift my face, eyes closed.
The birds now drift above me, free of weight or need.
Here, I arrive at ease.
Letting Go



Mr Brief & Miss Bare
Dimensions - 65cm Height
She kneels in stillness. The birds above are the thoughts she no longer wishes to keep captive - dreams, fears, memories and hopes released into the open.
Dimensions - 90 cm H / 82 cm H
Mr Brief and Miss Bare play with the familiar language of the sculpted torso, bringing personality, wit and an unexpected function to the human form. Conceived as candle holders, they sit somewhere between sculpture and functional object.

