Lilly Sauen

Lives and works in London

Lilly Sauen primarily works in the field of ceramics. Her sculptural paintings explore the metamorphic qualities of clay—how it can be subjected to extreme environmental pressures while becoming durable and even beautiful.

She considers the presence of this metaphor in humanity, expressing our ability to transform. She uses color to transport us to the present moment, emphasized by a sculpted canvas that resonates with natural phenomena, such as mineral deposits in stone or ripples in the slate of an ancient riverbed, capturing deep time.