My work explores dualities--simple and complex, formal and conceptual, internal
and external. I use juxtaposition and ambiguity to create objects and installations that
speak to both general and specific dichotomies, allowing viewers to bring their own
experiences to bear in the interpretation of the work. The meticulous and time-consuming
process of making, and the drawn-out multiple firings I employ allow for a more complex
and reactionary method of creation. Through this way of making, I am able to gradually
build interesting forms and textures, with layers of meaning augmented by the layering of
shape and surface. While this body of work generates from concrete ideas concerning
symbiosis, conflict, and coexistence, I engage my audience by making objects that pique
interest through their vague and surreal nature. My hope is to encourage dialogue by
raising questions instead of providing answers.