Artist Statement
I make elegantly crafted utilitarian vessels adorned with lush, floral motifs. Influenced by rich botanicals, nature, and the Arts and Crafts movement, I create functional works that combine my deep admiration for form and process with a love for ornate, colorful surfaces. With slip and underglaze, I apply my motifs to generous forms, resulting in a textured, antiquated surface, reminiscent of abundant textiles and wallpaper.
An aged surface married with crisp forms creates a unique dialogue between vessel and surface that captivates me. Through form I explore proportion, volume, and scale, thereby creating elevated and regal objects. I aim to make works that stand on their own, having a formal vernacular while still leaving room for intentional and playful moments. My surfaces interact gracefully with my forms. Flowing over curves and edges, my motifs soften polished exteriors. With line and color, I am able to highlight both surface and form, resulting in a cohesive work that combines the things to which I am drawn.
Assembling each piece has its own flowing tempo, resulting in a collection of techniques used to fashion refined, functional forms that encourage use. By throwing, blending, shaping, and trimming, I use the potter’s wheel to build wares that resemble cherished objects - similar to heirlooms passed down from generation to generation. I strive to create works embedded with bits of history and nature, transporting users to an era where material and process were cherished and celebrated.