Functional
The transformative quality of clay allows me to expressively create pieces and forge a personal connection with each piece. In my mind, I imbue them with special meaning which transcends them beyond their utility. Once finished, they move out into the world with a new life. My connections are fused in the vessel’s form but await new relationships with those who interact with them.
Successful pieces avoid predictability, and despite similarities, cannot be replicated. When I view my finished work, every side displays irregularities and "imperfections" in the variation of shape, line, texture, and color, all of which complement each other and culminate in something that is unique and compelling. At first glance, the viewer will perceive not the whole story but an enticing fragment of it. With each turn of the pot, the viewer discovers his own perception of its beauty and function.
Successful pieces avoid predictability, and despite similarities, cannot be replicated. When I view my finished work, every side displays irregularities and "imperfections" in the variation of shape, line, texture, and color, all of which complement each other and culminate in something that is unique and compelling. At first glance, the viewer will perceive not the whole story but an enticing fragment of it. With each turn of the pot, the viewer discovers his own perception of its beauty and function.