Artist Statement

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In my short time of being an artist, so far I have found the most impacting connection with my clay work.    With my other focus being primarily in drawing, there are times when I take the malleable qualities of clay for granted.  It is a pure medium that can be easy to fix at some stages, yet difficult to predict in the long run.  The passion that I have for ceramics comes not only from the action of getting my hands dirty but also from the hand made quality to each of the pieces that no other medium can compare to- and finger prints to document it.  The workings of clay are undoubtedly a science.  From kiln firing, to construction, to glazing there are numerous challenges and regular disappointments.  However, it is the anticipation of surprise and flexibility, along with beauty that leads me to keep working in this impulsive medium.

While I choose to do the majority of my work on the pottery wheel, I also often end up texturing and altering clay by hand in many pieces as well.  I enjoy working in a sculptural way when possible but the wheel keeps my creative ideas flowing.  Much of my inspiration comes from obvious actions around me.  I tend to look at everyday elements of design such as balance and repetition and look for a way to address them in clay in a way that is both beautiful, and natural, yet unfamiliar.  I enjoy finding new ways to connect clay to the space it encompasses, such as draping it off of shelves or jutting sections of clay into the air, or finding ways to display it on the wall.  It is my goal to incorporate an element of unpredictability in my work, just as clay does in my life. ​