My work evokes the wonders of natural formations such as reefs, geologic sedimentation, and erosion. The sculpted vessels often look as if they were dragged out from the bottom of a river basin or found growing under the canopy of a lush forest. At times, the pieces look alive, growing right before our very eyes. They possess a sense of movement, fluidity, and organic connection to one another.

 

The highly textured pieces demonstrate sensitivity to the vessel form. My work is driven by art but at the same time rooted in function.  My recent work includes lidded vessels, bowls, plates, tiles, table lamps and stoneware stools.  The intricate surface of the sculpted vessels and lamps provides an insight into my hand-building techniques. The “living” surfaces are achieved by many passes of the hand. I layer several clay coils one on top of the other letting gravity and moisture influence the clay body.  I then use hand tools to carve and texture the vessel’s outer “skin” and often use oxide washes to enhance the visual nature of the surfaces. I am currently experimenting with high fire glazes.

 

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