Artist Statement

Curiosity is a defining force in my life. During my childhood, I was awestruck as I witnessed my dad build stools in his woodshop. I gravitated towards becoming a maker as I enjoyed the specificity of each tool and the tangible nature of assembling parts to make a larger project. Working with clay allows me to witness these joyful memories as they manifest into a physical space. My work investigates the psychological relationship between humans and objects through the lens of the creative process. I incorporate moments of whimsy, intimacy, and discovery into my pieces that can be heightened through interaction with the universally familiar material, clay. I want the viewer's experience to mirror my own in the making process. I hope to elicit joy through discovering layers of surface detail and nuance of color each time my work is handled and explored.