My ceramics practice is an exploration of form and design. It also serves as a reflection of my cultural heritage. Using primarily porcelain, I enjoy the delicacy, its resilience and challenging properties. I draw inspiration from growing up in an Indian community. Someone was always getting married, so we attended weddings at least three times out of the year. While attending weddings and other cultural gatherings, I was exposed to some of the most beautiful designs and colors. The traditional garbs were decorated with paisleys, mandalas, and flowers with lots of gold and silver accents. Henna played a significant role at these parties, as it is a main ceremony for the bride. Women and children waited in long lines to be adorned by the henna artist. At some point I got tired of waiting, so I bought my own henna cone and started adorning myself. This led me on my journey to becoming a henna artist. Motifs in henna mimic the designs from traditional clothing. “Matha Ji”, “mother” in Punjabi, features henna designs on one side and an illustration of an Indian woman on the other. This vessel acts as a tribute to Indian women and mothers for carrying the family without hesitation. The woman on this piece is reminiscent of the mothers in my life. It is an ode to the time that they have spent caring for me.