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I have never been the type of artist that connects with artist statements, for that reason, I have never taken the time to try and write one about myself or my work, until now, I suppose. This is not a formal statement, but what I can share with you is my work comes from a deep need to focus my mind and my energy. I am at ease when I am at my wheel; when my hands touch the clay; each step and stage of the process allows me to connect with myself. My work is intuitive and reflects different aspects of my being. I am drawn to stories, and I believe the wood fire process helps tell a story about the birth of each pot. You'll never find two identical pieces - subtle and strong nuances are what draws you into each piece and begs you to look closely. The surface of wood soda fired work is often polarized from side to side. On one side you may find beautiful green or blue crystallized ash deposits, shades of red, orange or brown sheen flashed from the long flames of the hot coal bed. Turn the pot around and you may see a more quiet side, perhaps just a shade of grey from carbon trapping or a splash of soda giving the surface a lightly glazed appearance.
A mentor once said to me "Life is not perfect, so why should art be?" I see the need for "perfect" in a lot of people, and in that I see an unsettled mind. Just as I seek inner calmness and peace through the act of creating, I hope I can extend that feeling to others in the work that I offer. Atmospheric work is for those who celebrate the unpredictability of life, for those who celebrate individual differences, and for the other story lovers out there.
A mentor once said to me "Life is not perfect, so why should art be?" I see the need for "perfect" in a lot of people, and in that I see an unsettled mind. Just as I seek inner calmness and peace through the act of creating, I hope I can extend that feeling to others in the work that I offer. Atmospheric work is for those who celebrate the unpredictability of life, for those who celebrate individual differences, and for the other story lovers out there.
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shed was recently featured in the upscale crafters magazine, UPPERCASE. It was an honour to be in the company of some of the finest clay artists of our times.
"Ceramics highlights the work, studio, processes and inspirations of an interesting variety of artists who work in the field of ceramics, pottery and related creative endeavours. The book is curated by UPPERCASE publisher Janine Vangool along with co-authors Carole Epp and Julia Kruegar.
Our focus is on independent, working artists and with a diversity of objects, styles, backgrounds and cultures—curated with the optimistic and eclectic eye that makes UPPERCASE publications so unique.
With profiles of 46 contemporary studio potters and ceramicists, illustrated with beautiful photography of their work and studio, Volume C: Ceramics is a gorgeous and informative addition to your Encyclopedia of Inspiration library."
Our focus is on independent, working artists and with a diversity of objects, styles, backgrounds and cultures—curated with the optimistic and eclectic eye that makes UPPERCASE publications so unique.
With profiles of 46 contemporary studio potters and ceramicists, illustrated with beautiful photography of their work and studio, Volume C: Ceramics is a gorgeous and informative addition to your Encyclopedia of Inspiration library."
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Our work was also featured on the dust jacket that can be folded into one of four designs. Our dinnerware (bottom left image) and Ry's whiskey cups (right image). |
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