The liminal state of merging form with clay is a process of becoming. While it is not clear what form(s) will finalize, what is clear is the desire to rekindle a relationship to softness

as an expression of love to self first, always.

From here,

Softly.ou (Softly You) is born

rooted in exploring tender & honest expressions of self, and redefining softness, care, & reflection

The Creator | Michelle Uyen

I’m half Chinese and Vietnamese ceramic artist located here in Richmond, VA. My work is inspired by my cultural upbringing, and shaped by the quiet strength it takes to feel deeply and yet, still rise.

Through the meditative and intentional, slow handmade process of working with clay, I am reclaiming softness and honoring my ancestral resiliency not just through words, but through touch, form, and presence. Every handmade ceramic item is a physical affirmation of beauty, stillness, and care.