Rhythm Form by Rachel Peters

Rhythm Form is a hand-built ceramic sculpture that explores rhythm, presence, and gentle momentum.Hand coiled from buff grogged stoneware with white slip and left unglazed, the surface retains its raw, tactile quality, grounded, textured, and expressive. 

The form moves through a continuous sequence of rising and falling curves, shaped slowly and intuitively. Asymmetrical yet balanced, it evokes breath, tide, or unseen forces held in stillness.

Part of an ongoing series that explores energy, resilience, and emotional rhythm, Flow invites reflection through its subtle movement and sculptural presence.

Dimensions: (H) 21cmX (W) 54cm X (D) 7cm

Rachel creates abstract biomorphic sculptures, reminiscent of organic forms or human figures. Her work is rooted in the physicality of clay, its rawness, its texture, and the way it responds to touch. Hand-built through coiling, each piece evolves slowly, allowing the form to emerge naturally. She is drawn to curves, soft edges, and surfaces that invite interaction, emphasizing form and texture rather than surface decoration.

Her inspiration comes from many places. Some sculptures take cues from organic forms, while others are more figurative, often representing strong female forms that reflect the resilience and strength she has found in herself. Each piece begins as a sketch, serving as a foundation, but the process of working with clay allows for evolution, as forms shift and develop through making.