The Gribs

The artistic duo, The Gribs, of Yulia Batyrova and Marat Mukhametov, creates work that lives at the intersection of sculpture and ceramics, using a unique technique to craft seemingly weightless porcelain forms that are grounded by concrete bases. They see their art as a reflection of nature's constant movement and evolution—a delicate balance between the shifting and the stable.

Batyrova and Mukhametov believe that creation is a quiet collaboration with nature, not an act of imposing form. Their process involves following the organic, formless movement of the materials, allowing each piece to arise naturally. By continuously experimenting with porcelain art, they discover the unique texture and shape that resonates with each element.

The dialogue between the static concrete pedestal and the mutable porcelain sculpture is central to the duo's work. This tension represents the contrast between the artificial and the natural, and the fragile search for harmony in a world where the connection between humans and nature is often lost.

Every piece is an evolution of their style, reflecting the core philosophy of Batyrova and Mukhametov: to trace movement without trying to contain it. Their creations are a testament to handcrafted porcelain sculptures and modern ceramic art that captures the fleeting beauty of motion.