Among the different materials and methods I use to make the ceramics, it is the RAKU technique that I mainly work with. RAKU is originally a Japanese way of firing the ceramics. The clay artwork is taken out of the kiln after having been fired at very high temperatures and, while hot, immersed in wood shavings. This process creates a thermal shock and random black cracks appear on the ceramic pieces. Hence, every piece of my artwork is unique. The other techniques I use are FAIENCE and TERRES MELEES (mixed clays), which enables me to re-create some of my Mediterranean heritage such as lace, archaic idols and various fishes through the medium of ceramics. My ideal is to bring an artistic touch to ceramic objects in every day use.