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I know that my quality of life is definitely dependent upon my surroundings. It's probably true for most people, but I am certainly more comfortable and happy when I am surrounded by the people, animals and things that I love. That thought goes into each piece that I make. My goal is to design and produce unique, quality pieces that people will be happy to use and have in their homes. My work is very much about the process, working with each piece from inception to completion. I live with each piece throughout that process (which sometimes lasts several weeks), though I know that the work ultimately doesn't belong to me. Each Whirl, bowl, cup or vase is created with the hope that it will enhance the surroundings of its new owner. I began a career in graphic design after graduating with a BFA from the University of Connecticut. My life changed when I decided to take a pottery class. Not only did that class begin my exploration with clay, it also marked a new found love of three-dimensional design and became a turning point in my career. I left the graphic design profession in order to devote all of my time and attention to ceramics. |
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From there, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from several ceramic artists in Connecticut and New York City. In While I rely heavily on my design background, my influences stem from many different sources. I find beauty in details such as the the curves of the human body or the delicate layers within a flower blossom. I am also interested in both modern industrial design and architecture which inspire me to experiment with the alteration and reconstruction of traditional shapes. Form is the most important aspect of my work, the anchor and starting point of each piece. The goal is to create lines within the form that seamlessly interact together to create an aesthetically interesting and functional vessel which will elicit a closer inspection. I am currently working out of my studio in beautiful Bronx, New York. |