Simge Vurtak is a Manchester-based ceramics artist who blends dark humour with a raw, expressive style to explore the complexities of human emotion. Her work embraces vulnerability, transforming it into strength and self-discovery. Through figurative sculptures, she navigates themes of desire, awkwardness, belonging, power, and relationships, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences. Each piece strikes a balance between the playful and the unsettling, challenging perceptions of fragility and resilience.