My practice is an exploration of space as it relates to the body and the objects that populate our lives. The repetitive nature of my ceramic work is a meditative act, echoing the disciplined sports training of my childhood. This practice has evolved into a dialogue between multiple materials, with clay as the primary medium. Human experience is deeply intertwined with the spaces we inhabit and the objects we gather, both of which serve as vessels for memory. Just as muscles hold the memory of movement, objects hold the memories of people and places. My sculptures engage with these notions, both suggesting the presence of the body and the actions it performs.

Before my MFA in ceramics at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), I completed a BFA at The University of Michigan, where I studied ecology alongside studio art and design. During my MFA, I delved into the intersections of these disciplines, intentionally weaving principles of patience, balance, and reciprocity into my ceramic practice. My sculptures grow organically from clay coils, echoing the way plants rise from the earth, embodying a quiet, deliberate process. Through my work, I explore concepts of aid, strength, play, and care, while challenging conventional perceptions of utilitarian objects and domestic spaces. I aim to expand our collective understanding of functionality and the role of objects in our lives.