Artist Statement

Clay has always been an extension of myself. Though most see it simply as a medium
for expression, I feel it is a conduit to my subconscious, my hands moving to reveal the
unknowable parts of my soul. This is why I often start a piece without understanding its
full meaning, and through time I learn what my art is saying. My sculptures have a
message for the world, but more importantly, they teach me about who I am. My
connection with clay started at the age of three in my parents’ ceramic studio. While I
have tried using other mediums, I always go back to ceramic sculpture, as though it is
part of my DNA.