I make pots that are meant to be used—objects that fit naturally into daily life, inviting touch, interaction, and a sense of ritual. My work is grounded in a love for natural materials and unpredictable firing techniques. I mostly work with stoneware and sometimes porcelain, soda firing or pit firing to create surfaces that feel alive, shaped as much by the elements and chance as by my own hands.

Functionality is always at the forefront of what I do. A good pot should feel effortless to use—it should be balanced, well-constructed, and comfortable to hold. I gravitate toward simple, strong forms, smooth and minimal, leaving space for the firing process to do its work.

Firing is when control meets unpredictability. I can shape a pot, choosing the clay and the glaze, but once it’s in the kiln, the flame takes over. That’s what draws me to soda and pit firing—the way they force me to embrace the element of chance. The way flame moves across a pot, how ash settles and glazes the surface, logs shifting around and collapsing–these are things I can’t predict, adding a unique touch to every single pot.

Ultimately, I want my pots to be used. To sit on a kitchen table, to be filled with flowers, to be part of someone’s daily routine. If one of my pieces feels like it belongs in a space—not just as an object, but as something that’s lived with and enjoyed—then I’ve done what I set out to do.