Scorched Bloom, 2025, ceramics, 8.5 x 8.5 in. / 21.59 x 21.59 cm.

Scorched Bloom, Alexandra Ozga, 2025, ceramics, 8.5 x 8.5 in. / 21.59 x 21.59 cm.

This plate is glazed using harmful algal blooms from the Chesapeake Bay. I processed the dried algae into a glaze that fired to a green, textured surface. Turning this pollutant into a functional glaze connects environmental science and ceramics in a way that raises awareness and inspires change.