Touching Earth

Clay smells like home to me. My father was a ceramics professor and I grew up working in his studio. I still work on his wheel to honor and connect with him. From the ancient and humble material of clay I explore forms that reflect parts of my experiences in the world. I use a variety of glazing and firing methods to instill the forms with different qualities from celestial to primal. 

The pieces created are handled, used, and enjoyed in daily rituals. They become a way of silently connecting to others, as they serve basic needs and offer beauty.