Material Memory Studio — Research
Material Research Library
A living archive of material references, historical sources, biomaterial experiments, pigments, binders, and artistic research — accumulated across 12 countries and ongoing studio practice.
Each entry includes what the material is, why artists use it, historical context, basic process, common failures, and Jay's own studio notes. The library grows with each workshop, residency, and research trip.
Field Research
Material Trips
Field research documentation — New York · Boston · and beyond
Browse by Category
Paper Clay — Cellulose-Infused Ceramic Body
Recycled cellulose worked into clay reduces cracking during drying, enables taller open structures, and creates translucency ideal for lighting work
Bio-Ceramic — Tapioca & Porcelain Blend
A 50:50 mix of porcelain and cooked tapioca pearl that halves the weight of a fired piece, produces translucency, and eliminates toxic fumes
Ceramic Reef Substrates — Art and Coral Restoration
How fired porcelain, shaped by a ceramicist and placed on the ocean floor, becomes the preferred habitat for coral larvae looking to settle and grow
Learn & Make
From archive to studio — learn these materials in person
The research here forms the foundation of our workshops and 1:1 material consultations. If you want to work with a specific material — hands-on, in the studio — reach out.