Process

Clays' harrowing journey from sticky mud to fortified pottery is one I endeavor to chronicle in the design choices I make as a ceramic artist. At each stage of the process, I incorporate techniques illuminating the fleeting phases clay visits on its path to its final form. I decorate with stamps, carve, and paint imagery onto its surface to create a multisensory experience for the user. The California landscape, folk art, and my imagination inspire my work. I embrace the process-oriented nature of ceramics and celebrate the dynamism of the material. Accordingly, I employ methods that highlight the unique attributes of clay to relate the story of its transformation.