Artist Statement

My pottery consists of traditional forms and how they relate to my surroundings. Making pots in small production runs, I form the first few pieces with strict dimensions in mind. As production moves forward, I allow my intuition to take over and “eye” the pot’s proportions. I have limited my glazing palette and pared down the surface treatment to simple shapes and designs. My goal is to find harmony between form and applied design. I allow my progression to be gradual, honing in on subtleties that make similar pots different.

Production Methods

My pottery is made of red clay and fired in an electric kiln. I apply a white slip to the red clay and employ a variety of applied design techniques, such as under glaze pencil, resist media, finger swipes and serrated marks. Finally, glaze gives my work a distinct hue. Both my forms and glazing follow a combination of historical and current influences. I also draw inspiration from my Biological Sciences degree. Production methods include both wheel throwing and handbuilding. While these are my current techniques, I am also interested in other production methods. As my interests and surroundings change so will my pots.