Artist Statement

I create ceramic pieces that are both functional and focal by design, my art connects you to both the beauty and intent of your day. Each of my pieces is intended to draw you closer to the slow moments of connection – to your surroundings, your home, the restaurant you dine in and the food you eat. 

My practice thrives on mutual collaboration with other artists, from interior designers and chefs to floral designers and metalsmiths. These collaborations continually help me refine and redefine my practice, push my limits and build trust in my process. I feel honored to continue the rich history of clay, one of the oldest forms of art that combines both craft and aesthetic.

From inception to execution, I consider how my art will exist in a particular space and environment; each piece is handcrafted with that in mind. In restaurants, my ceramics provide the architecture for the chef’s menu and how it will exist within the restaurant space. Ultimately I see the restaurant as a live, ever-evolving gallery in which people can touch, hold, feel, interact and experience my ceramics. Ceramics tell the story of my collaboration with the chef through deliberate and artful plating.