Artist Statement
My goal is to create forms that have both artistic and functional value. Using the fluid, dynamic medium of clay, and the interaction between clay, fire and glaze my work combines traditional forms with elements of sculpture and painting. I strive to reflect the relationship between the certainties and the mysteries of working with clay. My work is largely inspired by history... reinterpreting these historical references is my passion. While based in clay, these influences draw upon many observations... from nature and anthropology, to cultural observances such as tribal scarification, Maori tattooing and the Japanese tea ceremony. I am particularly interested in the formal aspects of creation: in getting each piece to work aesthetically. Balance, gesture and rhythm all must function within the structure of the work.

Training
Clay apprenticeship/studio assistant:
9/79 - 5/81 Margaret Simmons, Studio Potter, New York City
5/81 - 1/87 Jane Arnold, Studio Potter, New York City
1/87 - 6/88 Woody Hughes, Studio Potter, New York City Peter's Valley Craft Community, Layton, N J
6/85 - 8/85 Clay Studio Assistant
6/86 - 8/86 Clay Studio Assistant
6/87 - 8/87 Clay Studio Assistant Craft Alliance, St. Louis, Missouri
1/97 - Classes/Studio Access

Gallery Representation
9/00 - Componere Gallery, St. Louis, MO
10/84 - 6/88 Earthworks, New York, NY
12/84 - 6/88 A Show of Hands, New York, NY

Shows/Exhibitions
10/04 Convergence: Muddy River Arts Group Show.
Bonsack Gallery, John Burroughs School, St. Louis, MO
8/04 Emerging Artists: Works from the Studios.
(Group Show) Craft Alliance Gallery, St. Louis, MO "Fish Jar"
2004 International Orton Cone Box Show, "Objet d'Carp"
8/03 Art as Function: Soda-fired porcelain and
stoneware. Componere Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2002 - International ORTON CONE BOX SHOW - "Drinking Solo"
5/86 - 11/86 Masks "Animal Spirits", traveled from New York City to Corvallis, Oregon to Kobe, Japan.

Work Held in Collections
"Fish Tea Set" Emerson Electric Corporate Collection