Perching Clay Art

Jessica Woo

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Perching Clay Art is a collection of Jessica's work that is meticulously handcrafted out of polymer clay and without any involvement of paint or ink. However, the only time she uses paint is to accentuate textures that are etch freely by hand. The techniques she predominantly use are Millefiori and Mokume Gane, which involves rolling, manipulating and slicing layers of clay.

Jessica's work is recognized for being colourful and intricate. An element of fantasy is applied to her designs to create playful, one-of-a-kind pieces that tell stories to the observer. Some pieces are intricate with contrasting colours that demand attention; others are abstract and fluid, creating mystery and delicacy.

A piece can be seen as just an object to some, but she believes her job is done when her work can challenge and inspire an observer to tell a story from what they see from her designs.