Juan Ortí: Selected works, 2012-2023
In my work, I aim to create intriguing forms using cylinders made on the potter’s wheel. I am drawn to basic shapes that convey a sense of unity, where nothing feels superfluous or missing. Achieving this ideal is, in reality, impossible, and perhaps that impossibility is the essence of the work itself: the unending search for the definitive form.
My inspiration comes from the everyday shapes that surround us—industrial and architectural forms, as well as objects of ordinary use. These are typically associated with functional or work-related contexts where aesthetics were not the primary goal. For me, their beauty lies in their simplicity and the strict functionality with which they were created.
The potter’s wheel allows me to create forms quickly and adapt them as I go. While it may seem like a limited medium, it facilitates the creation of volumes that become parts of a larger sculpture. As I work continuously, new ideas emerge, allowing me to evolve further—though there are many days when it feels impossible to keep going.
