Artist Statement: My artwork is driven by my curiosity about the rhythms of the natural world and the intersections of landscape and the home. Motion in the landscape—weather, light, shadow, fauna—feeds my desire to create and inspires the organic shapes in my art. I am drawn to clay’s malleability and craft functional forms that people can integrate into their daily routines and rituals. Each po
t is first thrown on the wheel, faceted, and textured using found objects such as shells and stones. The wooden vessels I craft are designed to highlight the unique features of a given piece of wood: knots, figure, and natural edge characteristics. I use photography, filmmaking, and illustration to document experiences, tell stories, and illuminate the beauty natural landscapes. Bio:
I was born in Seattle, WA and raised by a family of artists—my mother a painter and my father a photographer. Exploring this remote wilderness was formative; it made me attentive to and appreciative of the rhythms of the natural landscape. Woodturning and photography were my primary mediums prior to studying ceramics at Carleton College, where I earned a B.A in Studio Art in 2018. Through an artistic career, I strive to cultivate an ever-curious studio practice, share my passion for craftsmanship, and inspire creativity in others.
