My Statement

I spend most of my time in the studio exploring and experimenting with new methods and materials. I’m constantly studying traditions around the world and applying that approach and understanding to add depth and meaning to my works. I strive to make functional pots that can be used with ease and connect with people in everyday life. My goal is to make original works that bring out the characteristics of local materials, like the red clay and wood ash sourced from my backyard, to show their connection to their origin through tradition and the natural world.

I am heavily inspired by the philosophy of Japanese ceramics and the traditions of North Carolina pottery and I experiment with combining the two. Nature is a major influence to me, as I want to create a sense of familiarity in my pots to the person holding it. With my pots, I hope to make tangible objects that reflect the beauty in the natural world found in and around them