Glen Martin Taylor, a ceramic artist based in Ohio, uses the Japanese art of kintsugi to repair broken pottery. Unlike traditional kintsugi, which employs gold to highlight repairs, Glen uses rusting metal, nails, and barbed wire. This choice reflects his belief that healing is not pretty or perfect, but often messy and painful. Glen’s art stems from personal trauma and a desire to express raw emotion, turning his vulnerability into strength. His work celebrates the scars left by life’s struggles, embracing breakage as a form of reinvention.
His pieces are deeply autobiographical, responding to moments of pain, like the emotional turmoil of his childhood home. However, Glen’s art extends beyond personal healing. His project Broken To Be Restored involves collecting broken pottery from war zones in Ukraine, repairing it, and using it to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the conflict. For Glen, each work embodies the process of healing, teaching us that true wholeness comes from accepting and embracing our scars, rather than striving for perfection. To read more or view some of his work, click on the button below! | 
