Artist Statement
I craft porcelain vessels that combine dynamic forms and dimensional surfaces to create sculptural objects with a captivating presence. Symmetrical and precise, they are striking at first glance and encourage further examination. Engaging positive and negative space, and light and shadow, they collaborate with the space they inhabit and reward active viewing.
With an interior volume to peer into or through, and interplay between layered features, the vessel is used to promote curiosity and invite the viewer in closer than they might engage with other art objects. When observed from different viewpoints the vessels offer a shifting understanding of form and volume. Rethinking structure and creating inventive interpretations of the vessel, I utilize the familiar to present the unexpected.
Satisfying order and patterns are used in my work to entice and mesmerize while achromatic surfaces allow for dynamic play with light and shadow. Form and structure in my work are influenced by a wide range of architectural styles, including Gothic, Islamic, modern and postmodern. Moments in architecture such as the inviting quality of repeated arches down a corridor or a dynamic roofline contrasting against the sky are combined with the language of the vessel.
Inspiration for surface designs comes from patterns I find captivating. This can include anything from dimensional folded paper or carved stone that shifts with changing light to the vibration of patterns in Islamic tile work. Achromatic white surfaces allow for dynamic play with light and shadow, bringing pierced components and dimensional patterned designs to life. On quieter forms, white celebrates subtlety as light falls across different contours and faces of forms, allowing my pieces to shift along with the mood of the room as time passes.
I work to make objects that are labor-intensive, but seemingly effortless in their finished state. This dichotomy is ever-present in my approach to making. Precise repetition, achieved without molds or digital tools, is employed as a mark of intention, showing that little or nothing is left to chance. For me, the precision takes on added significance because it is achieved skillfully by hand each time. I invest my time into making this way to communicate my care for the object, asking the viewer for the same care in return.
With an interior volume to peer into or through, and interplay between layered features, the vessel is used to promote curiosity and invite the viewer in closer than they might engage with other art objects. When observed from different viewpoints the vessels offer a shifting understanding of form and volume. Rethinking structure and creating inventive interpretations of the vessel, I utilize the familiar to present the unexpected.
Satisfying order and patterns are used in my work to entice and mesmerize while achromatic surfaces allow for dynamic play with light and shadow. Form and structure in my work are influenced by a wide range of architectural styles, including Gothic, Islamic, modern and postmodern. Moments in architecture such as the inviting quality of repeated arches down a corridor or a dynamic roofline contrasting against the sky are combined with the language of the vessel.
Inspiration for surface designs comes from patterns I find captivating. This can include anything from dimensional folded paper or carved stone that shifts with changing light to the vibration of patterns in Islamic tile work. Achromatic white surfaces allow for dynamic play with light and shadow, bringing pierced components and dimensional patterned designs to life. On quieter forms, white celebrates subtlety as light falls across different contours and faces of forms, allowing my pieces to shift along with the mood of the room as time passes.
I work to make objects that are labor-intensive, but seemingly effortless in their finished state. This dichotomy is ever-present in my approach to making. Precise repetition, achieved without molds or digital tools, is employed as a mark of intention, showing that little or nothing is left to chance. For me, the precision takes on added significance because it is achieved skillfully by hand each time. I invest my time into making this way to communicate my care for the object, asking the viewer for the same care in return.