Artist’s Statement

Pottery. Ceramics. Clay. I am interested in challenging myself within the boundaries of this material, but not in contempt or denial of its historical weight. I primarily use ceramic to extend its classical sensibility onto a more contemporary locale. It is not my intention to repeat traditions of pottery-making or blur the edges between art and craft. The fluidity of clay allows me to be playful in a manner that explores the contradictions and similarities between antiquity and current fashion.

Figure 1.

“Sweet Meat Tray.” 18″ × 18″ × 12″ ceramic, 2006.

Figure 2.

“Decorative Vase.” 11″ × 11″ × 14″ ceramic, 2006.

Figure 3.

“Pouring Bowl.” 12″ × 8″ × 8″ ceramic, 2006.

Figure 4.

“Rikshaw Bicycle.” Adult size. Clay, wood, goldleaf, steel, bicycle.