[mōtus] - from Latin moveo , lit ‘I move’, motus translates to motion : Motiontiles
Tiles 01 - 45
Porcelain Clay
110 x 80 mm
Clay is a substance that can be moulded into any shape or form, however its most significant feature is its ability to retain the imprint of individual touch. The mark made on clay by a human hand can express an array of emotions, and as emotions are constantly changing so are the impressions on the clay. Motus Tiles is the exploration of how a fleeting human emotion can be permanently ingrained onto clay. Each of the 45 tiles in the series was created at a different time and is imprinted with the particular emotion. The immediacy of the touch is preserved in the tiles, creating a visual account of various transient feelings and sensations.