Sanika Divekar

The vessels are inspired by Plastiglomerates, new types of stone formed by the fusion of melted plastic and natural sediment, highlighting the blurred boundaries between the organic and synthetic in the Anthropocene.

Using wild clay sourced from my surroundings and embedding it with both natural and manmade debris, I create forms that carry visual and tactile traces of human interaction. The process involves tearing, stitching, and layering surfaces, mimicking the slow erosion and reconstruction seen in natural landscapes.

The vessel form is influenced by the traditional Indian Matka, a clay water pot symbolising life, purity, and resilience. Reinterpreted through contemporary materials and processes, these altered pots become modern relics, bearing the scars of environmental impact while also speaking to cultural continuity. These vessels serve as contemplative objects, linking past and future landscapes through material memory.