Artist Statement
My ceramic pieces are an exploration of textures, glazes, materials, and firing methods that capture the essence of nature. I aim to bring earth and nature into homes and spaces devoid of such. I see to drop yours close to nature and tradition through texture and unconventional beauty.
“ it is Clay, you know, it’s earth. You know, man seems to have come from this earthly material. You come from it and you go back to it. So it is life and death, really. And that’s the beauty of clay.” -Dame Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo.
I believe humans have an intrinsic connection to earth, we are it, and how I go about making pottery uses disconnection by showcasing and appreciating these beautiful materials. I aim for my work to allow people to reconnect with nature, to ground people in the relationship we share with the earth, remind them what it is to be human. We do not follow a set of rules, humans are organic, always changing, on a spectrum, and I hope my work reflects that.
-Embrace the Imperfections
