As an educator, I enjoy creating environments where students can develop both technical skills and confidence through observation, experimentation, and hands-on practice. Teaching has become an important extension of my studio practice, continually challenging and expanding my understanding of the material.

Whether creating sculptural forms or functional objects, my aim is to make work that celebrates the honesty of clay and encourages a deeper appreciation of the material, its process, and the human connection it creates through touch.

Artist Statement: My practice is driven by a fascination with the nature of clay and the ways it records process, touch, and transformation. I see ceramics as a material that teaches through making. Its slow and demanding process has shaped not only the way I work, but also the way I think about design—encouraging patience, observation, and a respect for the material rather than the pursuit of complete control.

In my early work, I was drawn to smooth, burnished surfaces. Over time, I realised that in refining the clay I was also removing the qualities that made it unique. This shift led me to embrace surfaces that preserve the movement created during making. The textures in my work are not decorative; they emerge naturally from stretching, forming, and handling the clay, becoming a visible record of the object’s making.

Working across sculpture and functional ceramics allows me to explore different relationships between people and material. My sculptures invite contemplation, while my functional pieces are designed to be experienced through everyday use. By removing handles from my mugs and vessels, I encourage the whole hand to engage with the textured surface, making touch an essential part of the experience.

As an artist, designer, and educator, I believe making is an ongoing process of learning. Every firing deepens my understanding of clay, and every piece reflects that continuing dialogue. Through my work, I hope to encourage a greater appreciation for the material itself—its honesty, its complexity, and the traces it carries of the hands that shaped it.