Artist Statement

My functional ceramic works focus on the ability of a ceramic object, both in the finished form and process of creation, to instill a sense of mindfulness. Taking inspiration from authors and artists such as John Cage and M.C. Richards, I enjoy actualizing the tranquility and oneness that I feel when finding a flow in my studio practice. As I make them and as they are displayed or used, I want my pieces to serve as a moment away from the things that fill our minds as they race and scatter, when we can’t seem to focus on anything, when we get overwhelmed. A simple bowl, a planter, a pair of earrings—these handmade objects can all be comforting distractions from the sometimes debilitating deluge of thoughts and feelings surrounding the balancing act of managing personal health, responsibilities, relationships, to-do lists, and past traumas that can completely derail us.