Patterns in Nature play a key role in my work. Whether in the bark of a tree, the scales on a butterfly's wing, or the grain structure of rock, there is an inspiring relationship between randomness and order.

In my ceramic forms, I seek to create shapes that reflect the curves found in Nature and patterns and textures that emphasize the organic interplay between order and randomness.The tactile feel and visual look of surface textures are essential to my pieces.

My recent work is focused on creating textures by deeply impressing patterns into thrown cylinders without distorting the overall shape. The cylinder is then expanded from only the inside to create the final form. This technique allows the pattern to evolve as the clay twists and expands.

As the pattern adjusts to the shape and function of the vessel, it becomes reflective of Nature's adaptation to the form - as the size and shape of a reptile's scales gradually vary along it's body.

For high-fire pieces, the glazing process enhances the natural aesthetic of the order and randomness. Thinly glazed surfaces highlight the macropatterns and reveal the stoneware clay's micro-texture created during the expansion process.

My goal is to pursue the interplay of shape, surface texture, ordered patterns, and random effects so that work is created that intrigues the eye and demands to be handled.