Coiled Black Porcelain Medium Bowl

Philip Soucy’s hand-built sculptures are an intimate dialogue between artist and material, each piece formed through the meditative process of coil building. Soucy’s method involves layering thin coils of clay, a practice that mirrors the rhythms of time and the accumulation of experience. “Once the layering of coils begins,” Soucy reflects, “the dance begins.” This tactile choreography reveals an ineffable connection between maker and medium, as touch imprints intention and collaboration into the work.

The resulting sculptures blend elements of landscape and object, recalling natural formations like hillsides, mountain facades, and layers of sediment. Their shapes feel both organic and intentional, reflecting the balance between Soucy’s careful process and the clay’s natural behavior. By working with the material’s tendencies, Soucy creates pieces that feel rooted in time, encouraging viewers to consider the connection between human experience and the natural world.