THE SACRED DOG
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ABOUT
The Sacred Dog is my deep dive into the spiritual bond that link humans with dogs. It is at the heart of my practice as an artist and animal chaplain.
Dogs have been our companions for 30,000+ years. They shaped who we are. Through ages and across cultures, dogs have acted as spiritual guides, bridges between our human societies and the ecosystems that host us. They’ve been revered as psychopomps, trusted companions, guardians of the afterlife, and protectors. -
SHOP THE CERAMICS
The ceramic objects and sculptures I create honor the sacredness of our connection with dogs.
Each item is hand-built slowly, and uniquely flawed. I spend time with each piece, infusing it with potent spiritual energy, imagining them used in meaning-making ceremonies, letting my hands be guided by the profound knowledge which has been transmitted to us by dogs: we are all interconnected.
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Honoring my grandma
Most of my pieces bear my ceramic signature: Soga. It is an echo to my beloved grandmother who was a fine potter. She signed her pieces Majo (for Marie-Joseph) in a similar design.
Grandma passed away in 2020 and never got to see my ceramics but I know she would get a kick out of them.
The design of the dog heads on my pieces is an homage to a series of stylized ducks she created, two of which I treasure.
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FAQ
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