Artist Bio:
I am a recent graduate from Alberta University of the Arts (formerly ACAD) with a BFA
in Sculpture and a special interest in ceramics. An interdisciplinary artist, I have been
painting for over 15 years, and began sculpting and making ceramics during my time at
AuArts. My work is inspired by interdependent relationships and harmonious material
interactions with consideration to texture, movement, and sympathetic resonance.
Within my ceramic practice, I gravitate toward mixing different clay bodies and exploring the possibilities of functional and sculptural pieces. Functional items include vases, bowls, platters, berry bowls and plant pots, which I hope they will be cherished and passed on for generations. Born and raised in Calgary, I love the community here and contribute to it through teaching (at Pottery 123), art and food. My work has been
exhibited in Alberta and Montreal, and you may have seen my other work with BUMP
road works project(s) and Chinook Blast.
I love plants and during the summer I work with a landscaping company and love
creating living sculptures (as I call them). I have 40+ plants at home plus my garden andflower beds.
Notes about my ceramics:
- I prefer to keep the clay natural showing its unique properties rather than
covering it up with coloured glazes. Very few pieces incorporate any color or
coloured glazes.
- I use a high-end clear glaze to ensure the pieces are food safe and water tight.
- The plant pots I decided to attach the drainage tray because I was tired of
breaking my trays or them not matching the plant pot.
- I love putting little feet on my pieces as I feel it gives them a ton of personality.
- Mixing clay bodies is very tricky because sometimes certain clays are not
compatible and it is a lot of trial and error.
- I create the piece and often carve the clay to reveal the different layers, which is
why you will often see marks in the pieces. This process is time consuming, and
meditative.
- I feel as though the mixing and marbling of clay mimics the different layers of the
earth and landscapes.
