My current body of work is inspired by the images and dreams shaped in the subconscious mind.  From my imagination, I create forms that are taken from the world of make believe and fantasies.  I deliberately throw loosely and off center.  This gives the work anthropomorphic qualities which imbue each piece its own distinct personality.  I apply glazes like a skin.  I choose matte glazes that look soft and supple, shiny surfaces that appear wet and visceral, and multihued textures that mimic scales and fur.  These coatings are meant to entice, I want there to be a persistent desire to touch and interact with the work.

While I want my work to appear alive, it is also important that every thing that I create has a function. This allows viewers to not only look at my work, but to use it as well.  If I am designing a teapot or cup, the flowing organic handles need  to feel good in one’s hand.  The inflated volume of the forms must comfortably contain the liquid inside, feel soft against the lip and pour smoothly and effortlessly.  If I am constructing a table or shelf it needs to crawl along the wall and actually support the objects that I place on its loftiest point.  Ultimately, all of the pieces need to fit together and in the end everything must be intentional.

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