Artist Statement:

I am interested in utilitarian pottery; creating beautiful wares that seamlessly integrate themselves into our everyday life. While pottery should blend in as far as usage and lifestyle, it should also bring joy and beauty into the home. The harmonious blend of design and utility in pottery brings character to our living spaces and is a true reflection of ourselves.

I primarily use stoneware clay bodies. Their durability over time benefits the user, and holds strong when carving detailed patterns. My patterns are influenced by the natural patterns of the world and those found in modern society. 

The direction of the carving determines glaze flow, and determines where the fingers may follow the bright and colorful glaze drips. Using both a matte and glossy glaze, I offer the user options and allow myself to simultaneously explore both avenues.

My primary focus is texture, the sensory feel of the object. I want the sensation the user has while holding an object and feeling the texture to be one of enjoyment. Not a texture that makes the piece almost unusable, but one that has you reaching for it time and time again.