Hanieh Molana
Arts & Sculptures
Hello! سلام
My name is Hanieh Molana. I'm a ceramic sculptor based in Sacramento, CA. I love working with clay and creating something unexpected every week. I'm drawn to imperfections and like to highlight them in my work; there is something honest and real about pieces that feel a little off. You’ll see traces of them in my works; a finger print, a tiny dent, or an incomplete nose…
Thank you so much for being here, following and supporting my artwork. I'm truly grateful for your support!
Slightly crooked feels better .
Slightly crooked feels better .
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Mother’s Hand is a ceramic sculpture of a hand at rest, slightly curled and relaxed. The shape is based on the familiar feeling of holding or being held, something most people recognize without thinking about it. The size makes it easy to place on a shelf, table, or nightstand, where it can be seen and touched.
This piece often reminds people of small, everyday moments like being guided across a street, having a hand placed on your back, or holding someone’s hand when words aren’t needed.
Dimensions: 3 (height) x 6 (width) x 4 (depth) inches
Weight: 1lb 3.1oz
When You Try to Face Your Emotions, But They Are Made Out of Clay is a ceramic sculpture that captures the familiar, awkward moment of trying to sit with what you’re feeling. The face appears steady at first, but small shifts in the expression and surface suggest tension, effort, and hesitation just beneath that calm. It feels like a pause caught in real time, when emotions are present but not yet sorted out.
Left unglazed, the textured surface keeps the piece raw and direct. In a home, this work becomes part of the rhythm of daily life. It’s not about finding answers, but about recognizing moments that feel quietly real. It meets you where you are!
Dimensions: 11.5 (height) x 5 (width) x 3 (depth) inches
Weight: 4lb 1.2oz
Praying for Peace is a ceramic sculpture that holds a quiet sense of weight and emotion. The closed eyes and worn surface suggest a moment of stillness shaped by care, exhaustion, and hope. The face feels heavy but not rigid, as if resting in the act of asking rather than answering. In a home, this piece can resonate with those moving through uncertainty or reflection, offering a steady, grounding presence that feels intimate and deeply human over time.
Dimensions: 12 (height) x 5.5 (width) x 4 (depth) inches
Weight: 4lb 12.1oz
When Humans Met Aliens… and Nothing Was Ever the Same is a small ceramic head with exaggerated features and a glossy blue surface that immediately feels off. The face still reads as human, but only barely, like something went wrong and no one bothered to fix it.
It’s a strong shelf piece with personality, humor, and a hint of discomfort. Great for anyone who enjoys objects that feel familiar, strange, and a little judgmental all at once. First contact was awkward!
Dimensions: 8.5 (height) x 6.5 (width) x 3 (depth) inches
Weight: 4lb 4.7oz