Functional Pottery
ARTISt’s STATEMENT
Welcome to my artistic world! I am an artist who finds inspiration in the fusion of functionality and figurative expression. Through my recent explorations, I have been creating utilitarian pieces that seamlessly blend practicality with the captivating imagery of my figurative work.
Using ceramics as my medium of choice, I fire my creations to Cone 10 or soda fired, resulting in pieces that possess depth and character. Each piece is a testament to the harmonious marriage of form and function, where the functionality serves as an extension of the intricate surface design and imagery that I have honed in my figurative work.
Join me on this artistic journey as I continue to push the boundaries of functionality and aesthetics, creating pieces that not only serve a purpose but also captivate the eye with their expressive and thought-provoking designs.
"Exploring Nature's Inspiration, Crafting Imaginary Worlds"
Figurative Sculptures
artist’s statement
Figurative sculpture represents a current cross-section of an evolving series started in 2015 as I began to use clay and wood to express my artistic and personal development. It is my attempt to explore an imaginary group of creatures finding their way in a new world. Through color, texture, form, materials and expressions these beings discover the mystery of nature and gather the elements they find along the path to personal fulfillment. A stick becomes an arm or leg. A piece of wood completes a torso. They seem surprised by what they find and use natural materials in unusual and symbolic ways, not quite sure what constitutes a body or a hat or a tool.
As my figures evolved, I began to use wooden and ceramic bowls to represent manmade objects that a new civilization might find useful as it matures. One of civilization's earliest achievements is the creation of something to eat or drink out of so a bowl became a symbol of advancement. But bowls can also be used as hats and sometimes something to climb in so choices are made and evolution continues.
There is an ambiguity to the sexuality and emotional state that many of these figures represent. As society develops, the nature of sexual identity does also. Emotions and the senses become a part of personality. In this way, the interior world of experience parallels the exterior world of physical development. These sculptures can stand alone or be grouped together, creating a synergy between personalities. They continue to evolve.
