I am drawn to the human figure due to its familiarity and accessibility. Clay, as an immediate and responsive medium, allows me to explore the delicate balance between representation and expression. The ultimate challenge is to infuse an inanimate material with emotion and gesture, imparting a sense of vitality and life into it.

The ceramic surface offers a unique blend and process of chemical reactions, heat, glass, and color. Constantly experimenting and developing various techniques and methods to treat the surface, I often involve multiple glaze firings in my work. On average, my pieces undergo 4-6 firing cycles, usually reaching Cone 04, with occasional Cone 5 firings.

My sources of inspiration and subjects vary. Sometimes, I reference pictures or draw from memories. Other times, a figure or face emerges organically as I handle a chunk of clay, and the creative process revolves around revealing the rest of the subject. This approach allows me to work in different modes, at times taking full control of the steering wheel, while at other times, it feels like I'm going for a ride.