Working in the ceramic medium, my objects and images are embedded in the permanence of the material. I am deeply drawn to ceramic’s profound and unparalleled history as well as its flesh-like qualities before it is fired and its inherent fragility post-firing.  The power of the utilitarian object tied with the potential for surface ornamentation, form alteration, and multiple firings allows for objects manifested in clay to carry numerous uses and functions: contain, preserve, offer, commemorate, and adorn.

My work sets on the edge of the irreverent and absurd. Compelled by my interest in history, civics, and comics, I make work that is derivative of current events and pop culture. Inspired by centuries of satirical artists who have provoked audiences and those in power, I follow in a rich history of artists who work to entertain as a means of informing.