My ceramic work is centered on the user's experience. I strive to create pieces that balance ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics. During my undergraduate studies, I began firing our downdraft gas kiln, which has become the highlight of my ceramic process. The meticulous attention required to tend the kiln reinforces my connection to the material and the importance of human touch in every stage of making. Whether I’m shaping a form on the wheel or firing a kiln, I am physically and mentally engaged in every step. In many other art forms, there is a degree of separation between the maker and the work. Painters have brushes, graphic designers have computers, but for the potter, the primary tool is the body itself. This inseparable connection is what fuels my love for ceramics.
