The Healing Power of Clay

"There's something so magnificent about tapping into that inner child. It's very difficult to tap into it until I touched pottery, which just brought me back in time."
‪@Chaostudio_‬ Ariannah Chaochang discusses her artistic journey and the healing power of clay.
Her artwork is organic and free-form, and she doesn't plan or sketch her work. Creating with clay is a meditative and enjoyable process for her. She uses art as a form of healing and processing her emotions. Ariannah values creative freedom and turns down commissions that don't align with her style or bring her joy. She found her passion for pottery after trying various other mediums, and it brought her back to happy childhood memories of playing with mud. The conversation explores the therapeutic and transformative power of art, particularly pottery, in the lives of the artist and others. Both RoyZoner and Ariannah Chaochang share personal experiences of how engaging in creative activities, such as drawing and pottery, brings them back to moments of happiness and helps them grow. They discuss the importance of tapping into the inner child and the non-judgmental, pure, and innocent feeling that comes with it. They also touch on the connection between mental health and art, and how art can bring healing and happiness. Ariannah emphasizes the value of being genuine and authentic in her art and expressing gratitude to those who support her. They discuss the joy of creating together in workshops and the sense of community and fellowship that comes from it. Ariannah shares her vision of her art being exhibited in New York and the role of dreams, visions, and intuition in her creative process. They also talk about the importance of living a meaningful life and having conversations with oneself about personal growth and fulfillment.