Artist Statement

I compose contemporary work with traditional materials, as visual dialogue with basic natural elements. Clay is the most prominent medium in my work, and I utilize other materials such as handmade paper, sand, stone, wood, and currently experimenting with earth art. Geometric and organic elements are visible in my work, and I often refer to timeless design concepts like the Fibonacci sequence, or the Golden Rule. I tend to create repetitive forms, loaded with textures of loose intuitively carved marks in contrast with calculated patterns, to create a harmony of expressionism and design. I find inspiration in textiles, architecture, topography, nature, and the human experience.