Porcelain sculptures that evoke the passage of time or the beauty of decay are created through meticulous artistic processes. Artists employ techniques like controlled cracking, layered glazing, and material experimentation to simulate natural erosion. Some introduce organic elements like moss or rust, while others use chemical reactions to accelerate aging. The fragility of porcelain itself becomes a metaphor for impermanence. Modern ceramicists often combine traditional firing methods with contemporary approaches, such as embedding time-sensitive materials or creating interactive pieces that change with environmental exposure. These works challenge perceptions of permanence in ceramics, transforming delicate porcelain into powerful meditations on temporality. The most compelling pieces balance technical precision with intentional imperfection, inviting viewers to contemplate the inevitable processes of transformation that affect all materials - and lives.