2021

I traveled to Rome in December of 2017 and this work is heavily influenced by my research there. In Rome, time has a strong presence and the evidence of previous ages is obvious. My ceramic sculptures are presented as artifacts and icons in order to subvert and question the narrative of the past.

This diptych wall sculpture was created as a rendering of my favorite landscapes off the the coast of Iceland near Vik. The breathtaking rawness of the "sculptured" jetty created by various volcanic, geological, and meteorological forces conveys both strength and fragility of nature.

The unfurling nature of this piece, not only speaks of growth, but also exemplifies the often imperfect symmetry found in our natural world.

Welcome to Cape Cod.

These are two of my favorite saints. I am not religious, but I love the stories of saints and the symbolism used in art, which sometimes has odd results. For instance, St. Agatha is the patron saint of bell ringers. Her breasts were cut off, and in art, she is usually depicted holding them on a platter. Illiterate worshipers who saw this, probably in poor lighting and at a difficult angle, thought they were bells.

I made this work when I started questioning how to effectively let material dictate its own form. I developed a glaze that works similarly to expansion foam to allow the material more agency in addition to a highly fluxed colored clay that I had been using to glue pre-fired pieces together. The textural elements of this work remind me of a field trip I took growing up.

My work is very functional, meant for every day use, with a strong decorative element. I grew up in Dresden, Germany. Much of my inspiration comes from a rich history of ceramics manufacturing in that area. But my own education and production is based in Massachusetts.

My sculpture focuses on natural content that provokes the viewer to interpret and reflect. Currently Vanitas paintings and children's stories provide inspiration which will potentially call up memories and intimate experiences.

This pottery piece reminds me of the view in our music room, peering out from the bay window on a rainy day; thirsty flowers getting a good drink; the pitter-patter of rain mixed with sonorous sounds of the piano, creating perfect harmony in a quiet room. Leaning against the ledge of the bay window, I chase racing raindrops with my finger, and searching through a rain curtain with wonder…I sip a cup of coffee.

Spring morning air. It smells green and earthy, feels chilly and quiet: how can I transform a sense of smell and feel into visible images? Experimenting, exploring and testing a panoply of glazes to capture the fleeting moment of nature and atmosphere, bringing to life through my pottery, to share a fragment of the beautiful experience at my dinner table.