I’m Jason Torrez, the artist behind Wet Clay with Jay.

Why Wet Clay with Jay?

I spent years working in brand design agencies before realizing I needed a different connection to my creativity. I craved a slower, more intentional way of making. Clay gives me that. It brings me back to the kind of process that feels honest, tactile, and grounded.

Today I make small batch ceramics that celebrate craft and imperfection. I love that clay asks you to slow down. It teaches you to notice details and stay present. Crafted by hand in a shared Portland ceramic studio, my works shows the beauty that can come from connecting mind to hands.

What inspires my work?

My practice focuses on functionality through forms that feel structural, with the intention of guiding tiny rituals that fill our lives.

Rituals influence our pace. They create rhythm in our days. My pieces are meant to be lived with, used daily, and appreciated for how they reinforce your personal rituals.