I create handmade ceramic pieces inspired by the natural character of clay and the grounding process of working by hand. Each form is shaped slowly, leaving traces of touch and intention, and celebrating the beauty of organic texture and earthy simplicity.

Artist Statement

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I create hand-formed ceramic works that highlight the material’s inherent qualities and the traces of touch. My process is intentionally slow and tactile, emphasizing the direct relationship between hand and clay. This engagement becomes both grounding and reflective, allowing forms to emerge that speak to balance, presence, and the natural character of the material. Each piece holds the tension between control and surrender, a dialogue between maker and earth that invites viewers into a quiet, intimate experience of form and stillness.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - Salt-Fired Ceramic
  • Gallery 2 - Salt-Fired Ceramic
  • Gallery 3 - Salt-Fired Ceramic
  • Gallery 4 - Salt-Fired Ceramic
  • Gallery 5 - Reduction Fired
  • Gallery 6 - Reduction Fired
  • Gallery 7 - Reduction Fired
  • Gallery 8 - Reduction Fired
  • Gallery 9 - Reduction Fired
  • Shania Summer - photo credit Michael Grejsen

  • Shania Summer - photo credit Michael Grejsen
  • Winter Pines - photo credit Michael Grejsen
  • Small Pot - photo credit Michael Grejsen
  • Tall Pot - photo credit Michael Grejsen
  • Hand-built Plates
  • Tiger Pot
  • Hand-built Plates
  • Open Vase
  • Teapot w/Cups

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