Most of my childhood was spent abroad in different countries in Africa and Asia. This nomadic lifestyle exposed me to different worlds, landscapes and ways of living that deepened my appreciation for my existence on this wonderfully complex planet, where we and all our earthly companions live. I credit this nomadic upbringing for my unending interest in my natural surroundings and my creative impulses. When working with clay I try to embody my childish curiosity and make work as a tribute, in a way, to play. My focus is mostly on functional ware, from mugs and teapots to dinner ware, but I am known to dabble in sculpture here and there. My work is a result of constant experimentation.

For a few years now I have been working at Todd Piker’s Cornwall Bridge Pottery, assisting another production potter with piece work. By my involvement at the pottery I have had the privilege of being able to work alongside Todd, aid in his wood firings, and most importantly observing him in his natural habitat. His earnest and thorough attempts at answering my endless questions have done so much for me during these early years of learning how to work in this medium. He is a wealth of knowledge, a wizard at the wheel, and a leader and a friend during firings. I am very fortunate to know Todd and I have the utmost respect for him and his work.