About

The atmosphere of my childhood home has greatly influenced my work. My family collected and filled our home with interesting objects, and, growing up in that environment has been the genesis of my work. I have experienced directly the way in which objects can become memories, and my goal is to share that experience. I am interested in how adornment alters and enhances form. I make pottery, vessels and sculptural objects that facilitate containment and possess highly decorated surfaces. Beauty through elements of subtlety combined with excess is what drives my work.

Curriculum Vitae

  • 2013 M.F.A. Master of Fine Art, Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York

    2010 Post Baccalaureate Student, Ceramics, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, Oregon

    2008 B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Art, Major: Ceramics, Minor: Metals, The

    University of Wisconsin River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin

  • 2021 - Present Instructor, Ojai Valley School, Ojai, CA

    2015-2021 Instructor, Pittsburgh Creative and Preforming Arts School, Pittsburgh, PA

    2017 Instructor of Record, Community College of Allegheny County

    2015 Instructor, The Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA

    2014-15 Instructor of Record, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

    2014 Instructor in Continuing Education, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO

    2012-13 Instructor, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

    2012 Kiln and Facilities Coordinator, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

    2011 Teaching Assistant to Anne Currier, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY

  • 2019 Artist in Residence, Watershed Center for Ceramic Art, Newcastle, ME

    2017-18 Artist in Residence, The Union Project, Pittsburgh, PA

    2014-15 Artist in Residence, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

    2014 Summer Artist in Residence, The Clay Studio Missoula, Missoula, MT

    Artist in Residence, The Arts Asylum, Kansas City, MO

    2010 Artist in Residence, Watershed Center for Ceramic Art, Newcastle, ME

  • 2018:

    Collaborative Companions, Ceramics Monthly

    Terra Sigillata Contemporary Techniques

    2017:

    Pour It On, Ceramics Monthly

    Process Article, Pottery Making Illustrated

    Home and Garden, Pittsburgh Magazine

    2016:

    Visiting Artist, Concord University, Athens, WV

    2015:

    Visiting Artist, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS

    Emerging Artist Ceramics Monthly Magazine

    Interview/Profile Ceramics Now Magazine

    Niche Award Showcase, Niche Magazine

    2014:

    Visiting Artist, Garden City Community College, Garden City, KS

    2012:

    Exposure, October Issue of Ceramics Monthly

    2008:

    Prologue, University of Wisconsin Literary and Arts Magazine

    2007:

    Prologue, University of Wisconsin Literary and Arts Magazine

  • 2018:

    Above The Surface, Lillstreet Invitational, Chicago, IL

    Dirt In Limbo, NCECA, Pittsburgh, PA

    Collaborative Companions, The Union Project, Pittsburgh, PA

    Artist In Residence Show, The Union Project , Pittsburgh, PA

    2016-17:

    Interiors With Impact, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh, PA

    Crafted, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA

    American Craft Council, San Francisco, CA

    Solo Show, GalleriE Chiz, Pittsburgh, PA

    Mother Of All Pottery Sales, Pittsburgh, PA

    Standing On The Threshold, NCECA, Oregon Convention Center,

    Portland, OR

    Solo Show, Merced Multicultural Arts Center, Merced, CA

    Our Cups Runneth Over, The Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, MA

    Juried Visual Art Exhibition, Three Rivers Arts Festival

    2014-15:

    Solo Show Concord University, Athens, WV

    Solo Show Millsaps College, Jackson, MS

    Pot Sketch, The Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, MT

    Solo Show, Manhattan Art Center, Manhattan, KS

    University of Dallas Regional Juried Ceramic Competition, Dallas, TX

    All About Porcelain, The Clay Studio, Missoula, MT

    American Made, Niche Awards, Washington, DC

    University of Arkansas, Exchange Show, Fayetteville, AR

    Garden City Community College, Garden City, KS

    Table Space, Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago, IL

    2013-2012:

    By Recommendation, Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN

    MFA Thesis Show, Fosdick- Nelson Gallery, Alfred, NY

    2nd Day Air, Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY

    4th Annual National Cup Show, The Barrett Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

    Art On The Vine, Portland, OR

    Small Favors III, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA

    Gallery 101 Holiday Show, UWRF, River Falls, WI

    2011-2010:

    Hoffman Gallery, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR

    Endings, Post Baccalaureate Exhibition, Portland, OR

    Student Juried Exhibition, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR

    Group Exhibition, California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, CA

    Centrum Exhibition, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR

    Stranded, Virtuoso Studio, Portland, OR

Student Work

Students were asked to make anthropomorphic sculptures. They were instructed to think about gesture, movement and surface. Ceramics III

Students were asked to make anthropomorphic sculptures. They were instructed to think about gesture, movement and surface. Ceramics III

Students were asked to make anthropomorphic sculptures. They were instructed to think about gesture, movement and surface. Ceramics III

Students were asked to make anthropomorphic sculptures. They were instructed to think about gesture, movement and surface. Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

Students were required to construct multiple teapots that both contrasted and complimented each other. They were encouraged to look at historical forms and to develop their pieces through research and exploration. - Ceramics III

For this slab assignment the students were required to build a form using slabs that consisted of ten or more sides. Few parameters were set in order to encourage students to begin to express their own artistic voice. - Ceramics III

For this slab assignment the students were required to build a form using slabs that consisted of ten or more sides. Few parameters were set in order to encourage students to begin to express their own artistic voice. - Ceramics III

For this slab assignment the students were required to build a form using slabs that consisted of ten or more sides. Few parameters were set in order to encourage students to begin to express their own artistic voice. - Ceramics III

For this slab assignment the students were required to build a form using slabs that consisted of ten or more sides. Few parameters were set in order to encourage students to begin to express their own artistic voice. - Ceramics III

For this assignment, students were asked to use the figure in order to express the ways in which they view their own cultural, social or gender identity. - Ceramics III

For this assignment, students were asked to use the figure in order to express the ways in which they view their own cultural, social or gender identity. - Ceramics III

For this assignment, students were asked to use the figure in order to express the ways in which they view their own cultural, social or gender identity. - Ceramics III

For this assignment, students were asked to use the figure in order to express the ways in which they view their own cultural, social or gender identity. - Ceramics III

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the assignment was to encourage students to think about the photograph being the final product instead of the actual sculpture. - Ceramics III

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the assignment was to encourage students to think about the photograph being the final product instead of the actual sculpture. - Ceramics III

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the assignment was to encourage students to think about the photograph being the final product instead of the actual sculpture. - Ceramics III

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the

This assignment was done during virtual learning. I asked the students to study and sculpt the hand. Then using props, lighting, paint or any material they had around their home, students had to take a visually compelling photograph. The goal of the assignment was to encourage students to think about the photograph being the final product instead of the actual sculpture. - Ceramics III