My first career was in medicine which is necessarily a blend of science and intuition that borders on artistic expression. Now, I find that ceramics is a blend of science and artistic endeavor. My hope is that I will be able to combine my past and present through my current work in the studio. The malleability of clay as it yields to the potter’s hands followed by the chemical aspects of the glazing process and no the various harsh physical firing methods all feel new and yet familiar as I look back at past career experiences.
Further, as a benefit of my travels, I have been inspired by the gifted artisans and crafts people that I have met across this country and around the globe. The timeless shapes, forms and colors of the pueblo pottery spoke to me as I visited galleries in Arizona and New Mexico. My sculptural ceramics pieces and totems are inspired by ancient cultures; they are architectural and reminiscent of beautiful carvings, buildings, monuments and temples from around the world.
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