My artwork and emotions are best expressed in clay. Clay is a fundamental material that allows me to articulate a relationship between surface and form. Theses qualities of clay allow me to use its malleability to create three-dimensional sculptures that show process and my personal involvement with the piece. In the creation of art I use the marks of the hand and textural elements to create harmony within the forms. These forms become my canvases for added surface processes.
The surfaces of my pieces show many layers of process that include multiple and diverse ceramic firing techniques. These firing techniques allow me to control and manipulate the clay to create surface contrasts of marks and texture to give the pieces depth and a unique visual quality.
The relationships of form, movement, line, color, material and surface in my works allow the viewer to appreciate its formal qualities while developing conceptual interpretations. The sensual interactions of the elements of the pieces create a visual and emotional tension. The forms become sexual and playful through the gesture of the piece. The combining of the surfaces and shapes enhances the visual contrasts and the conflict of formality and conceptualism.
