I practice a multitude of different art forms, but whenever I am asked what my medium is, I first and foremost introduce myself as a potter. I became a potter the first time I worked with clay. I fell in love with how tangible it was, as opposed to one-dimensional art forms that require the illusion of depth.  Clay isn’t as complicated: carve if you want less, build on if you want more. To me, clay is a grounding force. It is made of earth and water, two fundamental elements that work together in harmony. Add air and the clay dries. Add fire and the clay hardens and immortalizes. Is it said in the Tao Ting Ching that “each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity.” As a Taoist, I think of clay as a symbol for the common source, which is the earth we all occupy. I represent this in my work, with multiple pieces following an air, water, earth, and fire theme. The way these elements interact with each other creates balance, which is the ultimate goal of Taoism. I find it freeing to experiment with how these elements delicately work together to produce a piece of art. I never really have a clear vision for how my pieces will turn out. I pay attention to how the clay reacts to exposure to different elements and adjust my movements accordingly. I work with the clay and the clay works with me, and it is through this harmonious collaboration that art is born.

Cleapatra’s Cash App is $CleaTounkara

Cleapatra’s email: ctounkara74@wolf.cheyney.edu

Pricing List

1. Pool House
H = 5 7/16in
L = 10in
W = 6 5/16in
$65

2. Volca
H = 4 7/16in
Circ = 5 7/16 in
$60

3. 云 (Yún)
H = 3 ¾in
Circ = 5 7/16in
$55

4. 火 Marble (Huǒ)
H = 3 7/17in
Circ = 5 ⅛in
$45

5. 水 Marble(Shuǐ)
H = 3 13/16in
Circ = 5 ⅜in
$50

6. CottonCandy
H = 2 15/16in
Circ = 5in
$35

7. Forget-Me-Not
H = 3 ⅜in
Circ = 4 ⅞in
$35

8. 물도시 (Mul-Dosi)
H = 2 ⅞in
Circ = 5 ¾in
$40

9. Red Galaxy
H = 1 ⅝in
Circ = 4 7/16in
$15

10. Calico
H = 2in
Circ = 3 11/16in
$13

11. SOLD

12. Tsunami
H = 3in
Circ = 3 ⅞in
$20

13. Black Bubble Marine
H = 2 11/16in
Circ = 3 ½in
$15

14. Valentine Splat
H = 2 ⅛in
Circ = 3 ⅜in
$15

15. Green Temple
H = 2 ½in
Circ = 3 ⅗in
$15

16. Butler Blue
H = 2 ⅜in
Circ = 3 ⅜in
$10

17. Black Galaxy
H = 2 ½in
L = 5 2/16in
Circ = 3 ½in
$15

18. 불 실 (Bul Sil)
H = 2 ⅜in
Circ = 4in
$15

19. 물 실 (Mul Sil)
H = 2 3/16in
Circ = 4 ¼in
$15

20. 가려진 실 (Gal-yeo-jin Sil)
H = 2in
Circ = 4 ¼in
$15

21. Marbled Monet
H = 3 ⅝in
L = 4 9/16in
Circ = 3 ¾in
$25

22. Art House
H = 3in
Circ = 3 ⅜in
$20

23. Grey Honey
H = 3 ⅝in
Circ = 3 ⅜in
$15

24. Mocha Drip
H = 3 1/16in
L = 5 ⅛in
Circ = 4in
$20

25. Malinke
H = 3 ⅜in
L = 4 5/16in
Circ = 3 7/16in
$15