Gonchar & Fiora
Gonchar
When I knead clay, I feel it like a silent duel; every twist, a quiet clash. I wonder how you train your blade to feel the same rhythm.
Fiora
I train by listening to the blade, letting each cut feel like a conversation. With every stroke I match the rhythm to my breath, tightening my focus until the motion becomes instinct.
Gonchar
That’s a lovely way to be in sync with your work. I try to listen to the clay too, feeling its resistance like a quiet conversation. It helps me keep my hands steady and my mind calm.
Fiora
I appreciate that. When the clay speaks, I listen too—together we find the perfect rhythm, and then the work flows naturally.
Gonchar
It’s the quiet conversation I’m happiest with. When the clay and my hands are in sync, the pot seems to remember its ancient rhythm. I’ll keep listening for that same breath of earth.