My Work
In our day-to-day lives we can lose our connection to the natural world that encompasses our manmade surroundings. Our awareness is transformed by the way we adapt to a changing world, sometimes oblivious to the spirit of life and living. Simple things like hummingbirds in the garden or warm sun on a chilly winter day are cause to slow down and contemplate our place in the bigger picture.
My sculpture and ceramic work is about slowing down and considering the natural world and rhythms that surround me. This labor-intensive process and the unpredictable nature of wood firing for three days forces me to slow my pace and consider every step. By working with fire, I also feel directly connected to the long line of ceramics history. If not for fire, ceramics would not exist. This is my way of paying homage and preserving my links with the past.
How do we stay connected to the natural world while living a modern life? That's for each of us to decide.
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