For over 30 years, I have been consciously making things with my hands. I have worked with all sorts of materials; clay, textiles, metal, paper, glass, wood, plastics. Using different media has taught me a variety of skills and encouraged me to find alternative ways to develop ideas and problem solve. Although I still enjoy other creative outlets and reference those past experiences in my current practice, clay is the one material that speaks loudest to me and the one that has creatively won me over. Its ability to be delicate and strong at the same time, its response to my touch and its almost magical-like ability to transform continually amazes and excites me. 

I use a commercially made, mid-range porcelain clay body, to create playful, hand-built objects with a functional twist. Most of the work begins as thinly rolled slabs that texture is added to before forming. Construction lines, seams and folds are carefully considered and left obvious to emphasize that the pieces are handmade. Because the pieces are so thin, there is some natural movement during drying and firing, so finished pieces are not entirely symmetrical. This helps to reflect the individual character and personality of the work.

I am inspired to make work that makes connections between people, to help make daily rituals less mundane and to bring joy into everyday moments. Ideas often start with a question: How can I make simple acts of eating/drinking/serving more enjoyable and encourage people to slow down and really be in the moment? I like to play with nostalgia and familiarity, using shapes, patterns, textures and surfaces in unexpected ways. Ultimately, I make pieces that I myself would like to use and that make me smile. I hope that my work is able to make other people happy too.