BROOKLYN, USA
Collection: ILONA GOLOVINA
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is rooted in ancient techniques and guided by the philosophy of surrender. I embrace chance as a collaborator - inviting natural forces to shape the work alongside my hands. Unpredictability is not chaos but possibility and each of my pieces is a dialogue between intention and the unknown.
At the core of my work is the vessel - not as a functional object but as a metaphor for the human experience. Our bodies, like vessels, carry memory, emotion and story. Every curve, crack and void echoes the events that shape us. These forms become structural testaments to resilience- reminders that what doesn't break us makes us stronger.
Ilona Golovina, originally from Stavropol, Russia (1987), is a Brooklyn-based ceramic artist known for her approach to texture, form, and structure.
Self-taught in ceramics, Ilona’s work is rooted in traditional vessel shapes but pushes boundaries through experimental textures, unique clay combinations, and forms that seem to defy gravity. She often incorporates found materials—like broken glass and metal collected from the streets, creating visually striking effects. This process not only enhances the aesthetic of her work but also reflects her commitment to recycling and repurposing materials.
Ilona’s work has been exhibited in New York City, Milan and Athens, and has been featured in New York Times, AD Italy and Domino Magazine.
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