About

 

I am a teacher and potter based in Calgary, Alberta. Everything I make is handmade using the pottery wheel or constructed using slabs of clay. 

Much of my work reflects my colourful "mosaic" carvings that are individually hand painted with underglaze or satin matte glazes before the final glazing process begins. Most of my pieces are fully carved on all sides to enhance the tactile and visual experience with the intention to enhance daily living with a bit of lightness and joy. I have also been exploring marbled porcelain techniques as another way to play with colour. My designs are inspired by my favourite animals, nature and the nearby Rocky mountain regions of Alberta. My imaginative, abstract trees sometimes take on a life of their own and the results surprise me! I have playfully nicknamed them my "brain" trees because they stem from a neurographic art process where I explore connecting mindfulness, nature and clay. As an art teacher, I have taught mindfulness for years as a way to spark creativity and enhance mental wellness. As a ceramic artist, transferring this process to clay is as much about the process as the final outcome!

I love that pottery can serve a functional purpose in addition to being a form of artistic expression. The entire process of making pottery is a challenge that brings me joy, but I especially enjoy the delight that my creative efforts bring to others with they share or receive one of my creations!

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