Artist Statement

Native Americans consider clay to be a gift from Mother Earth that has been given to us; if you take care of the clay, it will take care of you and help guide you in your own journey. I felt an immediate affinity towards this intuitive approach of "listening to the clay", and seek to discover the soul and spirit of each piece.
Clay cannot be forced: the form emerges from within, organically, in my hands. My work is formed through coiling and pinching, the most traditional and intimate handbuilding techniques. It is through touching and feeling clay that I feel a connection with the earth, becoming a restorative force, creating balance within.
I am intrigued by the quality of clay to be both rough and refined; an object of beauty, however imperfect. I seek balance between a form and its texture; between a deep crevice and a smooth reflective surface.
My vessels convey tranquility and harmony, in contrast to the onslaught of images and chaos we are bombarded with in this modern world.
They are my refuge.