“I make ceramic vessels to represent our meat vessels. Using clay, fiber, and the remains of departed animals and insects, I explore themes of relationships, reconnections, and fully embodied moments. The core of my practices considers what it means to be holding; by combining the hardened permanence of ceramics with the soft, fragile nature of the fibers and remains, I create a holding for the dichotomies that live within us. Using the splitting aesthetics of warm, weathered stoneware and soft, clean porcelaneous clay bodies, I explore what people are connected to, what they store within, and what they return to. I strive to balance the innate desire between protection and connection while threading a line through our shared bonds.
FSU’s MFA program has had a profound impact on my work. The interdisciplinary nature of the program has allowed me to branch out into some weird projects and learn invaluable skills from my peers and professors. I’ve been met with deep questions and challenges that have allowed me to dive deeply into my art, and I’m grateful for it.”