Artist Statement
My work explores repetition, rhythm, and movement through patterned ceramic surfaces. I am fascinated by how a simple geometric motif can transform a vessel as it travels across curved forms; stretching, compressing, and distorting as it wraps around the volume of a vessel. Influenced by traditions of textiles, quilt patterning, and tile design, I am drawn to the way modular patterns can build complex visual systems through repetition. Because the pattern and form work together, the surface functions as an active element of the piece rather than a simple decoration.
My process begins with designing repeatable motifs that function as a visual language. These patterns are then translated onto the clay surface through drawn resist lines, followed by painting within those lines. This process allows the finished piece to retain evidence of the hand as well as the time invested in its making. I am interested in the tension between control and irregularity - the precision of the grid contrasted with the handmade mark. This balance establishes a visual rhythm that moves across the surface.
Function and sculpture coexist throughout my body of work. Vessels, mugs, sculpture, and wall pieces are approached as architectural forms whose surfaces behave almost like textiles or optical fields. High-contrast patterning emphasizes shifts in light and shadow, while glaze interaction within the drawn line reveals the material depth and physical presence of the clay beneath.
Repetition plays a central role in my work. Through repeating marks and modular pattern systems, I explore ideas of accumulation, time, and the meditative nature of making. Each piece becomes a record of sustained attention and rhythmic process.
Ultimately, I seek to create objects that reward close observation. As the viewer moves around the piece, subtle visual shifts emerge, encouraging both tactile curiosity and prolonged viewing.