Nina Berinstein

I am interested in the many ways things are held – from something as literal as how our bodies fill our clothes, to the abstraction of how our feelings fill our bodies. I approach clay with this curiosity and become immersed in a sensory practice, savoring the unhurried yet steady rhythm of pinching and coiling – How does the container respond to the quality of its contents? How comfortable are the contents within their container? The fruits of this tactile, meditative process are functional vessels – cups, bowls, plates, utensils – softened by my fingertips and shaped by my sensibility. Their volume, gesture and pinched texture are direct results of the process from which they came. These qualities are also, importantly, invitations for use. Only when reached for, filled up, and sipped from are these dishes complete. Whether in the midst of a lively meal shared among friends, or in the solitude of a morning cup of tea, each piece is made to accompany and amuse us in our domestic lives.
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