ARTIST STATEMENT
Coming from a family of farmers on my paternal side and makers on my maternal side, it comes as no surprise that I make art for food. I love food. I find pleasure in growing it in my vegetable garden and fruit orchard, cooking, and eating from my collection carefully crafted pots with family. Like many potters, I share the desire to make mealtime special.
Unlike the botanical inspiration for my drawings, my pots are not delicate. The lip of my pottery swells for visual weight and sturdiness, or perhaps to allow to be tapered for ease of drinking. While the walls are not thick, the foot may be trimmed to a profile that retains weight in the bottom. My handles are both visually pleasing and comfortable to hold. I strive to make a relaxed pot, one that feels good in the hands with a weight balanced in a similar manner to a young puppy. It’s my attention to these details that set my pots apart from commercially made pots and give them a human connection. Using handmade pots engages all five senses, enhancing and creating a memorable experience.
Coming from a family of farmers on my paternal side and makers on my maternal side, it comes as no surprise that I make art for food. I love food. I find pleasure in growing it in my vegetable garden and fruit orchard, cooking, and eating from my collection carefully crafted pots with family. Like many potters, I share the desire to make mealtime special.
Unlike the botanical inspiration for my drawings, my pots are not delicate. The lip of my pottery swells for visual weight and sturdiness, or perhaps to allow to be tapered for ease of drinking. While the walls are not thick, the foot may be trimmed to a profile that retains weight in the bottom. My handles are both visually pleasing and comfortable to hold. I strive to make a relaxed pot, one that feels good in the hands with a weight balanced in a similar manner to a young puppy. It’s my attention to these details that set my pots apart from commercially made pots and give them a human connection. Using handmade pots engages all five senses, enhancing and creating a memorable experience.
