Image: Helen Draves, Invisible Journey, 2026, Terracotta, Bicycle Rim, 20 x 20 inches.
"In this work, I combined a bicycle rim with a terracotta torso. The bicycle rim symbolizes the passage of time and an endless journey. The circle, with no beginning and no end, represents infinity. I wanted to bring these two together to capture a sense of tension and presence in a single moment. Clay holds fingerprints like traces of time. In that pause between motion and stillness, I found warmth and fragility. Each piece is a single breath within endless time." — Helen Draves