My work is rooted in the quiet conversation between material and maker.
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, "golden joinery") is the centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, turning cracks into part of the piece’s beauty. It reminds us that imperfection and repair can make an object more meaningful, not less.
George E. Ohr 1857–1918 Exceptional vase reflects his bold, experimental approach to clay, with forms that feel twisted, alive, and deeply individual. His work celebrates imperfection and movement, showing how pottery can hold both skill and spontaneity.
Artist Statement
I’m a high school junior, and pottery is where I get my hands dirty, and learn the most. I mainly work on the wheel, then push my pieces past their original form through hand-building, carving, and experimenting with surface and texture. Pottery has taught me patience. A tiny change in pressure, clay, or heat can completely change a piece or ruin it altogether. This is where I learned to accept failure as part of learning, to look at what collapsed or cracked, figure out why, and give it another try. I’m inspired by artists like George E. Ohr, whose playful, unpredictable work showed me that clay doesn’t have to perfect to be alive.
Education & Outreach
I teach the science inside the studio - from clay bodies and glazes to heat work and phase changes - making materials approachable through hands-on making.
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