ONE POT AT A TIME

The first time you see a piece by Eduardo Farillo, you might smile without even realizing it. There’s something joyful, deeply human, and surprisingly whimsical about his polymer clay pots, a charming mix of realism and imagination that transforms home decor into storybook sculptures.

Eduardo, currently on paternity leave, has found a renewed creative spark during this chapter of his life. Between nap times and toddler play sessions, he carves out moments to sculpt, forming small, bright vessels full of color, movement, and meaning.

"Time is definitely the limiting factor for me right now,” he shares, “so I try to do what I can when my son naps and when he goes to bed in the evenings.”

A self-taught artist, Eduardo has been shaping clay since he was a child. His early art supplies were oil-based modeling clays and imagination. “I didn’t view it as an art form yet because of my age. At the time, the medium was a really powerful and accessible way for me to make the toys that I wanted for myself as a kid.” From hand-sculpted zoo animals to stop-motion films with crayon backdrops, clay became more than a pastime, it was his portal to creativity and connection.

But the shift to polymer clay came at a pivotal moment. “Around the time I was eight, my dad brought home a sampler box… it blew my mind that I would be able to make my creations more durable.” That moment sparked a lifelong bond with polymer clay, a material he’s never strayed from.

What makes Eduardo’s recent body of work—his series of sculpted miniature pots and vases—stand out isn’t just their technical detail, but their emotional resonance. Each pot begins as a simple cylinder, but through pushing, shaping, and sculpting, they transform into organic vessels with personality and flair.

“One day I decided to see how far a cylinder of clay could be pushed in terms of manipulating it into different shapes of pottery,” he explains. “And it paid off.”

That spirit of curiosity and experimentation led him to create three standout tutorials

for the Polymer Week Society, and more are yet to come!

All pieces showcase his style: rooted in nature, rich in texture, and unafraid to play. Eduardo’s work embraces his love for flora but reimagines it through clay, where flowers bloom in soft pastels, cacti dance in miniature pots, and onions become elegant decor.

“I’m not particularly fond of math and geometry,” he admits with a laugh, “so in keeping with avoiding any calculations, I just sculpt and see where the clay wants to go.”

What makes Eduardo’s story even more compelling is how he weaves his identity and values into his work. “I highly value kindness and empathy toward others… and speaking up for marginalized people.” His art is both an extension of those beliefs and a quiet form of activism—rooted in self-expression, accessibility, and joy.

Despite the challenges of fatherhood, Eduardo says being a dad has actually deepened his relationship with clay. “I’ve learned that even though a huge part of my identity is being a father, it’s equally as important to make time for the other parts of my identity that I value.” 

His toddler is already showing signs of appreciation for Dad’s artistry—“He’s one of my biggest fans… though he’s in a throwing phase, so polymer clay toys are currently on pause.”

When asked to sum up his artistic journey in three words, Eduardo gave us an answer as unique as his creations: “Pokémon, earrings, and pots.”

And honestly? That tells you everything you need to know. Eduardo Farillo isn’t just an artist who makes clay pots. He’s a creator who shapes delight, infuses storytelling into every glaze and groove, and uses the power of polymer to build connection—one whimsical vessel at a time.