This hand-sculpted piece, finished with a shiny metallic glaze and detailed with red-painted nails, takes the shape of a human foot—at once delicate and grounded. It can hold a candle in its arch, offering both function and quiet reflection. For Anna Riess, the foot becomes a symbol of vulnerability, movement, and the weight of every step we take—as individuals and as a society.

Through working directly with clay, Riess explores how the body records thought and intention. This sculptural foot reflects on the choices we make—small or significant—and how they echo across time, shaping paths not only for ourselves but for generations to come. Fragile yet enduring, it is a quiet call toward mindfulness, care, and long-term thinking in an increasingly fast-paced world.