Artist Statement

Deeply enamored with the natural world, my work as a ceramic sculptor explores the
underlying strength that belies the fragile grace of botanical forms. I refuse to settle on
just one aspect of this amazing cornucopia, choosing instead to let my clay reflect the
fluid transitions of life.

My creative focus shifts with the seasons of nature and aging. At times, I distill the
essence of a bloom, removing all detail and color to reveal its stark, graceful
architecture in raw clay. Other times, I am compelled by luminous color, working to
capture that vibrant energy on the fired form. There are moments when a fading
bloom—with its delicate withering and muted tones—captures my attention completely.
Nothing strikes my soul more than strong perennial skeletons contrasting against the
stark snow of a winter garden.

As an artist, I feel a profound kinship with the garden’s cyclical renewal. The breadth of
my work encompasses this entire life cycle, reflecting my own journey alongside the
flora I observe. I find deep meaning in the transitions from birth to decay, translating the
resilience of the natural world into lasting three-dimensional objects.

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