Woodfired Ceramics

The work I build uses both throwing and hand building techniques, often incorporating drape molds to create simple shapes that become dynamic through shifts in perspective. These forms relate to one another—leaning, resting, or responding—creating quiet narratives through gesture, proximity, and space. Even ambiguous forms can feel animate, embodying traces of human expression. My fascination with functional art stems from the idea that objects can serve as memory devices, helping us recall the harbored moments, encountered spaces, and nuanced relationships that surround them. The functionality of my work is designed for intimate use. Textures are often applied to the surface using found materials and an assortment of tools that display a variety of lines, shapes, and grain. The majority of my work is wood-fired, a manual process that introduces variation and depth through flame, ash, and exposure. I’m especially drawn to the darkness introduced by reduction-cooling, which carries the introspective tone of the work and emphasizes form and relationship.