New Work
recently Finished work
For multimedia, the work begins after unloading the kiln
Lamps
Created w/ antique bamboo, washi Japanese paper and other found and gathered materials
Covered Jars
Lids made from wood turned on a lathe, beach combing stones used for handle
Large Work
Larger sculptural and thrown work using coil throwing method
Tea Ceremony Utensils
Utensils for Japanese tea ceremony
Functional Work
Pots created in the traditional Japanese style: guinomi, tea bowls, ikebana flower vases, etc.
Materials and Methods used
I use natural materials like slabs of bark and weather worn wood boards, impressions from the sea shore etc to crate patterns in the clay, then handbuild or throw additional parts on the wheel. I assemble pieces and fire in a wood burning kiln.
- Coil building large pots
- slamming clay at 1 AM onto natual patterns.
Classical Japanese minimalist aesthetic with a twist
A modern take on traditional Japanese pottery techniques and forms. Modern shapes and functions from centuries old materials and methods
- Tea ceremony dogu in a modern style
- Large ash glaze storage vessels with commentary
- Unique lamps using traditional methods to make unique contemporary forms