ARTIST STATEMENT

My work attempts to tackle the impossible motion of flame, the fragile temperament of the ocean, and the all-consuming yet gentle touch of the wind. Clay, both flexible and forgiving, grants me the freedom to chase physical aspects of each element, or at least the shapes they take in my mind.

But more than that, my sculptures showcase a certain harmony between clay and glaze, because each sculpture ultimately becomes more than the sum of its parts. Clay is the sturdy foundation that all else depends upon, but glaze truly makes my work sing.

I try to capture the colors, textures, and motion of this life, so that, even through a motionless sculpture, I can bring viewers to a world they’ve never occupied.