Jai Sallay-Carrington
THE PÖTTERS PEÖPLE
THE PÖTTERS PEÖPLE
Ceramic vase
This piece is part of the Trans Passions series, where the artist has sculpted a series of transgender people as sculptures inspired by their passions in life. This vessel is based on Steven (they/she) a non-binary demi-girl who has a passion for pottery. They describe their love for clay and the experience of being a production potter. They are 4th generation Chinese-American, they describe how there was such little representation growing up, that now it’s important for them to be visible about their Chinese and trans identity. They are a moderator on a large online community for Asian transgender people and talk about the importance of community and chosen family and taking care of each other.
Click here or scan the QR code to hear Steven talk about their passion and experiences being transgender.
Stoneware, glaze, cobalt stain
Audio length is 17:12