My ceramic sculptures feature biomorphic and man-made lines, shapes and volumes. They are composed in a way that both celebrates and deviates from traditional principles and elements of design. My organic forms and sculptural pottery are inspired by my curiosity of the natural world and our place within it. My ideas mature organically from their initial conception to their completion. I employ utilitarian methods, such as slip casting and vessel making (whether it be coil built or wheel thrown), to create sculptural forms. However, utility is not a motivation.
My painting is inspired by my interest in the formal elements of art. I enjoy making interesting and unique non-objective images. I am particularly interested in using line, color and shape to create unified compositions. I sketch very little when beginning these projects so that I am not starting from scratch. My paintings, like my sculpture, are organic in nature. They grow and morph as they are being created so that the finished work is never how I initially imagined it to be.
I have two impetuses for making art. One is an aspiration to enhance the visual experience of our daily lives; the other is concerned with creating art that is thought provoking. I attempt to leave the viewer with a sense of pensiveness or self-reflection. It is important for me to investigate this curiosity by understanding art through educational and experimental outlets.
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