My choice in subject matter throughout my work directly focuses on forms in nature and calls attention to the beauty in the world around us that is often neglected or taken for granted. The hidden, underlying concern in my work sheds light on the reality that these special details of our world seem to be lost in the daily shuffle. My work is deeply influenced by the intricate relationships between humans and nature. There are similarities between organic forms, both botanical and anatomical, and discovering them plays a role in many of my works, both two and three-dimensional. The duality of the two inspires me to focus on the endless comparisons that can be drawn between the outside world and humans on a more personal level.

 

     My three-dimensional work is solely ceramic and draws a connection between organic forms in the environment. It also allows the viewer to have a different experience from different angles. The texture and transformative nature of the clay is relaxing to work with. My preferred clay body to work with is porcelain due to the challenge of pushing it to the limit before the clay loses its composition and structure. I employ the Raku method of firing. There is something enjoyable in watching the flames dance around the earthen works. The nature of Raku glaze allows the surfaces to be different every time, which makes the pieces more unique and tied to nature.