​Rika, originally from Bulgaria, settled in Nantucket in 2005. She specializes in hand sculpted clay, expertly employing slab building techniques and glazing methods to create beautiful ceramic works. Drawing inspiration from the marvels of nature, she delves into its mysteries, blending organic shapes with an otherworldly quality. With a background in engineering, Rika expands the limits of her art, creating hollow, structurally stable sculptures without the need for wire support.  

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