Artist Statement

As the daughter of former antique dealers I grew up with a distinct admiration of the history I saw in the objects that surrounded me. Every table, every plate, every garden tool was visibly affected by what had come before me. Heavy in all of them were the stories (and promise) of wonderful meals, terrible falls, and hundreds and hundreds of hands. As a child I used these things, made my marks, and went on without them. There is an excitement I feel in creating something new from the earth that harbors this potential. Upon completion, I would like my pottery to possess the respect I feel for all of the old objects I have come in contact with as well as the excitement I feel for the new and growing. I hope that each piece that I create can stand alone as a little ceramic snap shot of the way I interact with the world.