Who is that?! The most consistent question I ask myself as I put the head on a new figure. Even then, it is unclear. Not until I put on the finishing touches do I get a glimpse at who this new character is. What core issue is revealed? What experience spurred this manifestation?

I love working with clay because of the plastic nature of the medium. Clay allows me to follow an intuitive creative flow. My forms are made of coil and pinching techniques, starting at the bottom and seeing where it takes me is a challenge and always has a delightful surprise. I have worked for years to develop a non-glazed surface that is rich and involves the effects of fire. The porous nature of earthenware is a perfect canvas for the application of oil base mediums which I then reduce creating a multilayer effect.

My pieces are quite personal and work as a gateway for my own growth and may speak to others in a completely different way. Most of the subject matter pertains to transformation of the human spirit and one's internal reality. It is important not to over analyze these forms; instead feel them, for this is the place of their origin. The current figurative work is about one's personal sense of power; whether to accept or deny responsibility for it. Laughing at myself is part of my inspiration.