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statement
My studio practice explores the idea of an idealized pot, an internal model that guides decisions around form, proportion, surface, and function. In my utilitarian work, each piece develops through an iterative process of making and problem-solving, where intention is tested through material constraints. I approach the pot as both a functional object and a site of exploration, where small adjustments refine the relationship between use and aesthetics.
Alongside this work, my blackware shifts the focus away from utility to concentrate more fully on form. These pieces emphasize volume, silhouette, and surface, often incorporating carved patterns that move across and reinforce the vessel’s structure. Through carbon-trapped surfaces, the work takes on a more atmospheric and tactile presence, extending my interest in how form is perceived and experienced.
Across both bodies of work, silhouette operates as a recurring way of thinking about structure, how a vessel is defined through outline, volume, and reduction. This measured attention carries into my studio process, where I work at a deliberate pace, positioning my practice in contrast to the speed of contemporary life. This approach emphasizes labor, skill, and sustained engagement with material processes, underscoring the value of the handmade and the time it requires. Traces of care, correction, and refinement remain visible in the work, reflecting the attention and experience embedded in each piece.
