Mohamad Soudy: Selected works, 2013-2020
As a ceramic artist, my work is grounded in exploration, research, and innovation. With over 25 years of experience in industry and independent studio practice, I’ve dedicated my career to pushing the boundaries of ceramic art.
My sculptural work often explores themes of women and home, using form and texture to express emotional and symbolic depth. A central focus of my practice is technical experimentation. I have developed a crawling glaze using gypsum and a method for shaping ceramics on metal structures using a custom ceramic body that withstands firing. These innovations allow me to create flat and three-dimensional works that balance fragility and strength.
In my most recent solo exhibition, I presented stoneware sculptures integrated with metal frames, as well as ceramic tiles coated in crawling glaze, fired at multiple stages to create layered surface effects. I believe in discovering new methods as a way to expand ceramic expression. By working with unconventional materials and refining my techniques, I aim to challenge traditional definitions of the medium.
Captions
- The Egyptian Volcano, 2015, earthenware coated with Egyptian paste
- Life Backbone, 2013, stoneware, glaze
- Egyptian House, 2016-2020, Stoneware, glaze
- Works from solo exhibition, From the Integration of the Soul, at the Gezira Arts Center, sponsored by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Cairo, 2020
