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Bio Artist Statement Links |
Artist Statement In most of our lives, I believe we search for ways to connect…….to each other, to our inner selves in our search for purpose and for joy, and to the world we live in. I hope that pieces I have created with care and which serve you in your daily life will add a richness to your life and increase your sense of connection with those who share your bowls and your lives. In a fast and disposable world, sometimes the nourishment derived from a bowl or a cup made by hand far exceeds the physical contents of the vessel.The pieces I make are meant to be handled, to be used. Hopefully, they feel both simple and comfortable….sometimes even fun! For shapes, uses, and ideas I am inspired by my third world travels as a volunteer pediatric anesthesiologist. The habits, customs and beliefs of other cultures express themselves in the vessels they use and how they use them. Most of the styles I love have been thrown by potters for centuries. To see their similarities and their differences is always fascinating. To incorporate them into your own work is always challenging. In the end, I do what I guess all potters do: I look at each pot as it emerges from the kiln and immediately start planning on how and where to tweak it, to improve it. And each time, I am sure that the NEXT pot will be the best one I can make. I do this every day, and still I love it. |