This project begins with the origin of the ceramic as creative material with which one can relate to systems of life and evolution, to gender and to artistic identity.
COCOON is crafted as open and sealed vessels, merging symbolic transformations and bodily configurations, in forms that allude both to female and male human anatomies and animalistic phenomena.

Rieger also relates to the mythical concept of the “GOLEM” (Hebrew for cocoon), a man-like-creature made of lifeless, earth-like, material whose creator gives it life and it subsequently turns on its creator. In parallel, she discusses the essence and meaning of creation and its significance in the ceramic “language” and its images.
COCOON has evolved from her previous oeuvre, representing the artist’s interest in sculpting the temporary stage of “caged” lives before breaking into the world.
Rieger finds the beautiful shape of the cocoon magical, both in texture, form and colour suggesting dynamic movement and fluidity.

This project was exhibited in “Collect International Art Fair” Solo Booth, Saatchi Gallery, London, “RAW” Solo Exhibition, Artspace Tel Aviv, Fresh Paint Art Fair 2019, Solo Booth, Tel Aviv and in Tel Aviv Biennale of Craft and Design 2020, Tel Aviv.