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Artist Statement

Ceramic vessels were historically an element of daily living. Artisan craft became less necessary in the wake of the industrial revolution, but the need for those objects still exists. Making pots is a way for me to step back from the mechanical stride and connect with the rich history of makers. When I eat and drink as a daily ritual, I desire a more meaningful experience than consumption out of necessity. Experiencing those moments with handmade pottery accomplishes this for me; it can be exciting, relaxing, curious, or transformative. The unspoken relationship between craftsman and user is exquisite and can have a significant impact in our daily lives. I believe the integration of artisan objects into our lives is an innate part of being human.

Artist Bio

I have spent much of my life enjoying the woods, waterways, and mountains of New England and the Pacific Northwest. I draw inspiration from geologic landscapes and niche ecosystems. Observing the response of living organisms within these environments became the core of my inspiration and study. In 1999 I earned a BS in Geology with a minor in art, specializing in ceramics, from Keene State College in New Hampshire.
I moved to Seattle in 2000 to build my life as a potter. I became a resident at Pottery Northwest and apprenticed with ceramic artist Matt Patton as a studio assistant and thrower. I learned a great deal from workshop experiences and studying with artists at their studios. My exploration of materials, processes, form, and surface will never stop.
My family and I bought a house in West Seattle in 2013 where we have a studio and soda kiln. I continue to explore wood and soda fired surfaces using wild clays and glaze materials. My curiosity of natural color, texture, and forms will continuously prompt exploration and discovery in my ceramic work.

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