More than 15 years had passed since my first visit to Mexico City, and this year, I felt the pull to return. I had two great reasons: celebrating my birthday and attending Zona Maco, Latin America’s biggest contemporary art fair. I traveled with two close friends—one a regular visitor to CDMX, the other experiencing it for the first time—so we had a lot of ground to cover in just three and a half days.

When it comes to ceramics, choosing the right clay can make a huge difference in how your piece turns out. I've spent years experimenting with different clay bodies, and I've found a few that I consistently come back to. They each have their own unique qualities, strengths, and little quirks, and I'm happy to share what makes these four so special to me.