Massafra evokes rocks, minerals, and industrial remnants through raw and irregular forms that seem to bear the marks of time. The surfaces recall geological formations, fossils, and archaeological artifacts; cracks and fractures symbolize the movements of the Earth's crust, reflecting the tensions and conflicts that shape our planet. These abstract forms suggest a vision of the future in which nature and humanity are called to find a new balance. Through assemblages of different ceramic and ferrous materials, oxides, and glazes, layered over time, structures never seen before have emerged. The creative process recalls archaeological stratification, where materials overlap and settle with time, creating a sedimented memory of matter. A new form of “nature” takes over: forms and spaces give life to compositions animated by encrustations and material variations. The shapes become sharp, representing the jagged edges of cliffs and rock-like surfaces that resemble an ancient petrified “ark,” a possible Noah’s Ark of the future. This image perhaps alludes to the desire to harmonize natural forces with human ones, emphasizing the dangers of the disconnection between humanity and nature. Faced with the immensity of the universe, the work invites us to reflect on the smallness of humanity and the need to respect the planet’s resources, bringing attention back to Earth and our relationship with it. Fragments emerge that recall the ruins of contemporary cities: fractured forms rise from the ground like “urban relics,” almost an apocalyptic archaeology that tells of desert-like scenarios. It is an invitation to look at the world—and our place within it—with renewed eyes, where clay is not just a tool for creating objects, but also a medium for imagining the universe and reflecting on ourselves, opening us to a new awareness.