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Gliese

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The title of this work refers to the star Gliese 581, which is a star roughly 20 parcecs from Earth that contains the first known planet to occupy the habitable zone of another star. This star and exoplanet has been important in my practice as a way to connect ceramics to the discovery of life […]

Rupture

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The rabbit has been an important marker in my work, and I have used it to explore a variety of themes, including loss. Loss and rebirth are evoked in this singular work, both through the linkages of the ears decorated with leaves, and the hole opened up in the form, which is simultaneously opening and […]

The Moon

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In both its physical manifestation and its presence in myth and folklore, the moon is an important touchstone in my thinking and practice, and this work describes some of the moon’s phases in a single ceramic sculpture.

Rabbit

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My practice focuses on animals to elevate feelings of care and tenderness in the audience. At the same time, I am interested in interrupting that typical response to a common animal like the rabbit to create tension in the audience, to make the encounter a little strange. I believe it is important to create objects […]

Void

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I often make animals that have both personal and cultural significance in my work. In this piece, I use the iconic nature of the bull, with a large void in the open mouth, to draw attention to our insatiable appetite for beef, and the way that an iconic animal becomes a site for exploring humor […]

Bat

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Referencing Tree of Life modalities, this ceramic sculpture draws attention to the magnificence of the bat in sculptural form as well as poetically describing decay and loss. Bats in North American are currently in decline due to a fungus infection that thrives in warmer climates.

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