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Made by hand on the potter's wheel in my studio located in the Catskill Mountains, my pots are designed to be used and enjoyed on a daily basis. In my work I strive to marry the concept of form with function, so that each individual piece is not only visually pleasing, but a joy to use as well. I make a variety of wares: platters, serving bowls, pitchers, mugs, casseroles, vases, jars, teapots, and more.
The Forming ProcessI hand throw all of my stoneware pieces on the potter’s wheel, allowing for subtle variations of shape and form that gives each pot a life of its own. I decorate my pottery with white slip, sgraffito (incised drawings), brushwork, and a variety of glazes that I pour, drip, and brush over my pots. I then fire to a high temperature in my gas-fired reduction kiln. The variable flame and temperature create a depth of color, surface texture, and a variability that gives my pottery a rich dimension. The glazes I use--oxblood copper-red, Japanese shino, and volcanic ash--are designed to respond to the firing flame. The end result is pottery that is carefully crafted to marry form, function, and beauty.
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My InspirationsThe first time I saw a pot being formed on the wheel was magic. I was instantly fascinated, watching the wet clay become a pot. Throwing on the wheel has so many possibilities, and an intuitive freedom that continues to be a great joy to me.
For inspiration, I draw on the beauty of my studio’s surroundings: the Catskill Mountains. I have a love for and appreciation of traditional Japanese Pottery, which inspires me to create pots that are rich in quiet beauty and strength like the mountains around me. |