A series of ceramic sculptures exploring the complexities and various stages of life. The starting point was the image of tree trunks—each with its own unique texture, height, and inner space, each telling a distinct, multilayered story. From this image emerged the idea of steps—a continuous movement of development, growth, and transformation, often arising from places of pain. Each piece in the series represents a different stage in the human journey, and together they form a visual echo of the emotional and existential complexity shared by us all in these times.