A lump of clay is made of millions of microscopic particles, held together by nearly infinite electrostatic forces and capillary actions, each relying on each other to hold the whole lump together. The resulting material we consider strong. So strong in fact that it survives transformative processes such as drying out, shrinking, and being heated to a temperature that inevitably fuses these weakly bonded molecules together. The clay has been forced into a form, burned, and melted, only becoming stronger and more beautiful.

As with clay the allure of my work is not just the visible, but also the physical nature behind the construction. It’s not only the tangible, often times visually appealing attributes that I focus on, but the process which creates and informs it, as the joy in that process is just as important to understanding why I create the art I do. The process is as powerful as the product. At the end of the day, my work is subject to a simple directive, to bring joy. I want my work to reflect the care and love I pour into it, creating a beautiful thing that you’ll want to hold and care for, like I do.