collections
in chinese tradition, the bottle or calabash gourd 葫蘆, can absorb negative energy, hold medicine or liquor, and can even house pet crickets. the gourd has been a recognized symbol for health since ancient times.
this series is a grappling with tradition, convention, and heritage; duty, self expression, and reconciliation. wheel thrown in stoneware or porcelain.
gourds (heritage)
considerations of color, shape, texture, and movement, with a healthy dash of kiln magic. wheel thrown in stoneware or porcelain and hand carved.
gradients
experiments pairing widely available off-the-shelf glazes (Mayco, Amaco) with special fx glazes (the ever amazing Ritual Glazes and Wizard Glazes). runny, drippy, weird. always a surprise.
adventures in gloopland
found objects and childhood memories reimagined. molded in plaster and slip cast in stoneware.