SASTRUGI

SASTRUGI

The Sastrugi series takes its name from the wind-shaped ridges and wave-like formations that appear across snow-covered landscapes. Despite my northern heritage, I have never been especially drawn to winter or cold climates. Yet I have always been fascinated by the moments when snow transforms into sculptural landscapes — soft yet sharply defined, appearing almost carved by invisible forces.

When searching for the name of this phenomenon, I discovered the word sastrugi. The term describes the natural patterns formed by wind over snow, where movement, erosion, and time become visible in the landscape itself.

In attempting to translate these formations into sculpture, I found that porcelain, combined with a particular trimming technique, could capture the same delicate balance between softness and sharpness that exists within sastrugi formations. The flowing surfaces and carved textures became the starting point for this series, where natural phenomena are reinterpreted through ceramic material and process.