Ulibarri, LawrenceMichlig, ChristopherGillis, BrianWinsett, Emily2024-12-122024-12-122024-11https://hdl.handle.net/1794/3024354 pagesLife and death are among the most confounding topics of discourse today. While many perceive life as a beginning and death as an end, I believe they are inherently linked. Death is a byproduct of life, but it does not signify its conclusion. After death, we carry on our narrative through our bones; the human skeleton embodies the history of our existence. This thesis explores the story of life as it is read through the bones. Through a research-based analysis of forensic anthropology strategies and a discussion of the technical methodologies involved in crafting ceramics, this project explores how the process of creating a ceramic skeleton offers a unique means of visualizing the scientific study of human remains. By merging the conceptual framework of forensic anthropology with the hands-on process of ceramic making, the work deepens our understanding of life and death. The act of sculpting each bone not only reflects the technical aspects of forensic analysis—such as the estimation of age, sex, and stature—but also serves as a meditation on the human condition. Through this approach, the ceramic skeleton becomes a powerful tool for exploring the intersections of life, death, and memory, allowing for an intimate and tangible engagement with the processes that define and preserve human existence.en-USCreative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-USForensics, Ceramics, Death, Investigation, AnthropologyThesishttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-9378-5557