I make work that serves both a utilitarian and decorative function with the explicit purpose of being approachable and interacted with by viewers.  My goal when making is to create objects that strike a balance between active and passive roles within the space they inhabit, being able to maintain their integrity as both functional and decorative objects.  Being raised in a home where handmade ceramic objects were used daily, and seeing how those objects have lasted my family and close friends over decades is truly inspiring to me, I strive to make work that maintains its beauty and utility, and can withstand daily use.   

Historical examples of ceramics have a great influence on influence my work.  Longquan Celadon, Tang Dynasty ceramics, North Carolina and German Salt ware, British Slipware, and Tampa Ware are my greatest inspirations. I feel work from these historic periods are particularly beautiful, and are are examples of the timeless beauty and power ceramics as a medium has. 

Since I graduated University with my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts, my focus has been learning how to use atmospheric firings to shape my work, I enjoy the variability of atmospheric firing, and the unique effects that can be achieved with atmospheric kilns.  At the moment I have had experience firing salt, soda, and wood kilns, and although I experience a much higher loss rate which these firings I enjoy both the aesthetic and technical challenges atmospheric firing presents me with, and the collaborative nature of working with mentors, colleagues, and the kilns flame to influence the outcome of our work.  I currently assist a number of different potters, depending on who needs help with their firings, I try to immerse myself into their studio for a duration of time and assist in every step of the firing process.  I aim to work with potters who’s practice and philosophy inspires me as I aim to learn as much as I can about the various intricacies and nuances of each of their firing processes.  I hope to learn to fire atmospheric kilns myself, and plan on going into graduate studies for ceramics after apprenticing for a potter for some time.