Internal Cartographies

The delicate network of microscopic cracks in porcelain doesn’t signal weakness, but rather records a history of touch—from the potter shaping the clay to variations during firing. These aren't errors demanding repair; they are embedded traces of past actions, shifting our view of damage as accumulated agency instead of mere decline. Consequently, forces move differently through the material with each imperfection, highlighting that creation and breakage exist on a continuum. This perspective imbues even fragmentation with a sense of purpose.