Artist Statement

I have been making pottery wholeheartedly since 2021. I make most of my work using the potter’s wheel, but utilize hand building techniques.

Before ceramics, I had a strong 2D background in painting and printmaking (which I still enjoy as a hobby). I have weaved these techniques into my work, exemplified with works like Monotype Amphora Vase. Recently, I have been enjoying altering my pots- and employ varied approaches to decorating with altering, carving, slip trailing, and inlay. A common motif in my work is my natural surroundings here in North Carolina. I often forage for flowers, leaves, or other organic material to use as reference while working.

I strive to improve my craft through diligence and consistency. I’m trying to have more fun with the pots I am making, and enjoying the small moments in the making process, to feel more connected to the clay, and my environment.

Ceramics, Monotype Amphora Vase, 2025