My pots are an investigation of items I find curious, feel sentimental towards, or objects I find humor in. This investigation could come from the object’s surface, form, or most often from intriguing proportion or scale. Inflated swells, large knobs, and enamel-like sheens from sanded surfaces and glazes create exaggerated, vibrant pieces.
I visualize pots in everyday objects and places, seeing the potential of form and color in everything from vintage wooden toys, a pile of Skittles, or wandering thrift stores. This inspiration has steered me into making pots other than traditional dinnerware. I am making work for the countertop, and pots that allow for a vast range of function. I enjoy creating non-traditional forms for daily tasks. Who doesn’t want to serve a baguette on a porcelain xylophone? Foremost is an intention to make pieces that exude a sense of whimsy, humor, and joy. Audacious, lively, and cheeky, pieces with attitude and intention.