Silke works primarily with porcelain, building each piece by hand into thin-walled, simple shapes. The result is a series of paper-like vessels with subtly organic surfaces. Her practice is structured into distinct series, each grounded in a different conceptual approach. Her work often explores specific themes, either by visually articulating them or by drawing attention to overlooked elements in the natural world.
In her Grascolors series for example, Silke examined the colour spectrum of drying grass, documenting the nuanced hues shaped by conditions such as heat, sunlight, and surrounding material. These observations were translated into coloured porcelain vessels that echo the palette and delicate forms of grasses, an attempt to preserve and elevate the fragile beauty of these often unnoticed details.
For Silke, the process of making is just as important as the finished work. Her construction method demands patience, precision, and years of material experience, while offering a meditative, decelerated rhythm. Each project involves a conscious, careful examination of the subject; an artistic form of research and dialogue that requires time and attention.