Edie Holland

Set in Stone is a body of ceramic works that explores the notion of a fragmented sense of identity. Each piece holds segments of photographic imagery that have been stretched, cut, burnt or broken into the clay. The moments they capture feel both rooted and on the verge of slipping away. Each piece documents my feelings of losing my sense of self after my ADHD diagnosis.

Working with clay, a material known for its durability, felt like a way to pin things down. It felt like a good way to represent the idea of feelings and bad habits becoming permanent over time. The process quickly became more about accepting distortion and fragility. The cracks, warps and uneven surfaces reflect how memory can feel unreliable and how emotions and ADHD often resist being neatly contained.

Making these pieces became a catharsis, allowing me to sit with uncomfortable feelings and make something physical from them. There’s a constant push and pull between trying to hold on and learning to let go, and I think that comes through in the work. It’s about trying to make sense of yourself when everything feels like it’s always shifting.