Artist Statement
My ceramic work reflects the diverse landscape of Oregon which I have gotten to know over the past 25 years of living and recreating here. I am curious and work intuitively, allowing the material and tools to guide me, integrating the rugged surfaces of bark, the delicate veins of leaves or the weathered edges of rocks or the layers of the forest. I am also fascinated with human forms and our psyche, which I see as part of the landscape. Through hand-built techniques, I create forms that both echo and challenge our understanding of nature, culture and ourselves. Oregon’s creative culture allows me to be myself and to feel supported on this artistic journey.
