A bowl of round, plump ripening peaches.
A twisted tree swollen with auburn-colored pears.
A rose, its white, opaque petals glowing pink in the light.
These are soft images which hold vibrant inspiration in my mind as I create each piece. Working with porcelain clay enables me to capture the bold delicacy of life in a single piece of work that can be held and touched; as a ripened piece of fruit would be or as a sweet, cool rose would feel upon the face.
In the summer of 2003, I traveled to Namibia, Africa, where I studied under a master potter, John Hunter, for six months. John taught me to cultivate an almost “holy admiration” of clay and process. I discovered a demanding medium, eager to be observed, and promising remorse if neglected. I found a personality in the clay, one that grows more fascinating, more complex and beautiful to me everyday.
Since Namibia, I have continued my studio work in clay and currently reside and work in clay full-time out of Hood River, Oregon.
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