Process

Inspired by organic materials and textures, I create porcelain vessels and wall pieces that capture nature in clay. These functional, hand-built, one-of-a-kind vessels vary in texture, color, and finish to portray the natural world in new ways.
 
Recently, I have been combining white and black porcelain to illuminate contrasts in nature. I use English porcelain for its natural translucency, highlighting the fragile, delicate nature of flower petals. Contrasted against black porcelain, the white petals take on a beautiful glow that mimics the radiant beauty of petals in the sun. I have also been experimenting with matte textures that bring a highly organic feel to both the vessels and the flowers. Each hand-built piece inspires the next as I seek new ways to interpret the natural world. 
 
Borrowing colors and textures from the environment, I use wildflowers, herbs, leaves, and other natural elements to capture ever-changing seasons in clay. In addition to functional, one-of-a-kind vases and pitchers, I craft custom ceramic pieces designed to memorialize weddings, gardens, and special occasion bouquets. For these bespoke works, I imprint the interior with heirloom textures and press wedding flowers into the porcelain exterior. Each unique piece is hand-built and hand-painted using custom-mixed glazes.
 
To form impressions on the exterior of my work, I collect often-overlooked natural objects—such as wildflowers, leaves, and specimens from home gardens—while using antique crochet to texture the interior. Ginkgo leaves, known as "living fossils," feature prominently in my designs. Just as a fossil preserves history, I capture the unique spirit of flora in clay to celebrate nature's enduring beauty.