Rachel is a sculptural ceramic artist living in South Wales where she has her own small studio. She is a post graduate in fine art, from Cardiff Metropolitan (2021). She is aphantasic – she cannot visualise imagery and has no “mind’s eye”. She uses this to her advantage by working with clay initially blindfolded; she has no conscious intention about what to make but feels strongly that what emerges has something to say and wants to be heard. Her work therefore has a significant element of spontaneity and her method of working allows her subconscious to express unprocessed thoughts. She often feels there is a narrative behind each piece, and she has a strong affinity for the ‘personalities’ that appear.