Clay holds a quiet kind of strength — what in Sanskrit is called sthirta, a steady, grounded presence. You can feel that stillness in the work of Karuna Reddy, whose sculptural forms seem to grow from the earth itself, full of rhythm and quiet movement. In Mata Ortiz pottery, made in a small village in northern Mexico, that same strength comes through in delicate patterns, hand-coiled vessels, and generations of knowledge passed down with care. And in Toshiko Takaezu’s serene, closed forms, there’s a peaceful silence — a reminder that what’s inside matters just as much as what’s seen. Each of these artists shows how clay teaches patience, balance, and presence. Through their hands, sthirta becomes something we can see and feel — not stiff or still, but calm, strong, and deeply alive. Video via: @thewiredsalmon #Sthir #SpringSummer25 #NewLaunch #AMPM