CERAMICS
MY CERAMIC WORK and interest in clay is due in part to having grown up in a place that was abundant with this resource. I recall the ruins of beehive kilns a short drive away in surrounding communities, and clay was a common item in the art curriculum of our schools. Subsequent exposure through college and employment as a production potter instilled an awareness and respect for the material. Clay has been essential to the story of humanity around the world, and has the amazing ability to create unique objects of utility as well as a medium to depict mans condition and his culture. When a person explores the tactile qualities of clay they have communion with all those who have experienced it beforehand.
Ceramic Tile 2021
Title: A Chain of Heart
A white glazed12″ square floor tile is converted into a ceramic canvas through the use of sprayed black overglaze, then fired to cone 06. The wall mount stands the piece from the the wall enough to provide a distinct presentation.
Alpaca Mugs and Tiles 2002-2007
These mugs and tiles were made during our time in the camelid business. These were made from an earthenware clay body, with the glaze application relying on a glaze resist technique to create the alpaca pattern.
Ceramic Trays 2014-Present
Originally made as a smoking accesory, these trays became a means to explore the theme of ufo’s that has been a consistent subject in my work over the years.
