Iphis Aire’s work explores transness as a continuous dialogue between the body and world. Where form is shaped by both internal truth and external influence. Rooted in the metaphor of the body as landscape, Aire examines how identity is molded, eroded, and reformed over time. Their practice centers on the tension between control and surrender: is the body predestined, or is it still malleable? Aire invites viewers to reflect on their own identity, questioning what is fixed and what can be transformed.

Clay is the central medium for this exploration, both a teacher and collaborator. It mirrors the artist’s journey: when forced, it fails; when trusted, it reveals. This relationship reflects transness itself, not static, but a process of becoming, allowing, and aligning with both intuition and the elements. Like a stone shaped by water, the body retains its essence while evolving in form.

Aire’s work embodies vulnerability, transformation, and endurance. Through the vessel, both literal and metaphorical, they express the fragility and strength of the self. Even as words fade and bodies change, these forms remain, quietly telling stories of resistance, adaptation, and the beauty of what endures. Subtle yet profound, Aire’s practice reflects the ongoing reformation of identity, shaped by time, truth, and trust in the process of becoming.