My work is an exploration of the power of ambiguity and a deep-seated collaboration with uncertainty. I strive to push the limits of both my own endurance and the raw materials I interact with to capture an expression of a single, unrepeatable moment.
In my studio, objects are more than mere functional items; they are containers for stories that document their unique paths through the world. Whether a piece is massive or microscopic, it carries impressions—scars of its creation—that invite us to appreciate the beauty of its existence.
The Philosophy of the Scar
I am drawn to the "beautiful indifference" of the marks left by the fire. To me, a scar represents nothing more than change until we introduce our own human emotions to it. My goal is to create work with varying histories waiting to be discovered by those who hold them.
The Anagama Tradition
To achieve these results, I utilize the Anagama style kiln, a technique reminiscent of ancient firing traditions from Japan. This process is a monumental undertaking that requires:
Communal Stoking: A dedicated team of people stoking the kiln at all times to maintain the necessary atmosphere.
Extreme Preparation: Weeks of wood processing, loading, and cleaning that precede and follow every firing.
Kiln Magic: Because of the many variables within the fire, the results are entirely unpredictable.
No two pieces are ever the same. When you skip the mass-produced and choose a wood-fired vessel, you are choosing a piece where the flame has left its unique fingerprint, forever documenting a five-day journey through the heat.
In my studio, objects are more than mere functional items; they are containers for stories that document their unique paths through the world. Whether a piece is massive or microscopic, it carries impressions—scars of its creation—that invite us to appreciate the beauty of its existence.
The Philosophy of the Scar
I am drawn to the "beautiful indifference" of the marks left by the fire. To me, a scar represents nothing more than change until we introduce our own human emotions to it. My goal is to create work with varying histories waiting to be discovered by those who hold them.
The Anagama Tradition
To achieve these results, I utilize the Anagama style kiln, a technique reminiscent of ancient firing traditions from Japan. This process is a monumental undertaking that requires:
Communal Stoking: A dedicated team of people stoking the kiln at all times to maintain the necessary atmosphere.
Extreme Preparation: Weeks of wood processing, loading, and cleaning that precede and follow every firing.
Kiln Magic: Because of the many variables within the fire, the results are entirely unpredictable.
No two pieces are ever the same. When you skip the mass-produced and choose a wood-fired vessel, you are choosing a piece where the flame has left its unique fingerprint, forever documenting a five-day journey through the heat.