About

My work combines playful, bright, and pastel colors and design with functional ceramic forms that contain symbolism in my personal life. I use character shapes and symbolic imagery to create short narratives on my vases, which help define the visual language Iʻve built over time. I have been pursuing art ever since I could remember, and specifically ceramics since I fell in love with it in high school. I work primarily with lighter clay bodies, such as B-mix and porcelain; however, I enjoy darker bodies, such as black mountain, and choose them for their distinct touch and the way they respond to color at a given time. With these materials, I create elongated necks, thin bowls, bulbous vases, and other functional and non-functional forms. 

While growing up, my family, specifically my mom, helped me pursue my desire to create, fueling me to express myself. Alongside her, my friends, pets, and media I consume help influence my artwork, from the animation I grew up watching to the humor and exaggeration found in contemporary illustrators. These references guide how I approach color, shape, and narrative. I often include my cat, Moose, as my main muse when creating cartoonish narratives, as he is my greatest inspiration and joy—supporting me through his thoughtful meows. 

Ceramics guides me more than I can control; it allows me to follow my curiosity by experimenting with glaze, forms, and techniques. My work is ongoing and continues to expand in concepts and techniques as I gain a deeper understanding of myself.