To make pots is to participate in one of the purest forms of creation, making something of beauty out of literally almost nothing. To work with clay is a very visceral, chaotic process, which at the same time requires a high level of concentration and control. The dual primitive/sophisticated nature of ceramics appeals to me.
While some of my work is purely sculptural, the majority is sculptural and functional. To bring the enjoyment of art to daily life is one of my main goals. In a time when people are becoming more and more separated from one another and from nature, to use handmade pots in the home is to invite warmth into every day.
Although I enjoy all parts of the ceramic process, from the wedging and throwing of the clay to the final glazing and firing of the bisqued pieces, my favorite stage is the design stage. My love lies in the engineering of new forms. Production potting would have little appeal to me! For this reason, my vocabulary of shapes is constantly changing and truly each piece is unique. This constant pursuit of newness in my work is what has held my interest for the past dozen years and what will hopefully continue to hold it for the next several dozen.
