This study focuses on clay as both material and subject, photographed in its raw, slabbed, and partially shaped states. The work examines surface irregularities, weight, and form through controlled studio lighting, allowing the texture of each piece to define the composition. Rather than presenting clay as a finished ceramic object, the images document it mid-process — before firing, glazing, or refinement — highlighting fingerprints, tool marks, and structural tensions that are usually removed in the final stage of craft. The project treats clay as a sculptural material in transition, captured at the point where it is still responsive, fragile, and full of potential.