Artist Statement
As a ceramic artist, I am drawn to the primal connection between earth, fire, and form. My work is a reflection of my deep respect for nature, influenced by the timeless traditions of Japanese aesthetics, and informed by the history of ceramic works by North Carolina artists. I specialize in wood-fired ceramics, a process that marries unpredictability with the beauty of organic textures and earthy tones. The physicality of shaping clay and the unpredictability of wood-firing mirrors the forces of nature, where each piece becomes a dialogue between my own intent as an artist and the random forces of nature.
The tactile quality of my work is essential. I find inspiration in the textures of the natural world—the rough bark of trees, the smooth stones in a river, the cracks of parched earth. These elements inform my forms and surfaces, resulting in pieces that invite touch and interaction. Each vessel is not only meant to be seen but held and experienced through the senses, much like the natural objects they reference.
I find beauty in the imperfect, the transient, and the humble. The subtle variations in color and texture that emerge from the wood-firing process remind me of the fleeting moments in nature and the passage of time. The unpredictability of flame and ash gives each piece its own identity, shaped by its position in the kiln, the type of wood used, and the duration of the firing. No two pieces are ever alike, and this uniqueness is integral to my creative process.
Through my work, I aim to create a quiet space where nature, tradition, and human touch converge. I hope that my ceramics offer a moment of reflection, a tactile connection to the earth, and an appreciation for the simple yet profound beauty of natural forms and processes.
Selected Exhibition History
Solo
2021 Gallery NK, Washington DC
2019 “Echo: Reflections of Portraiture”, Mims Gallery, Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
2010 “Joseph Bounds: Paintings and Drawings”, Horace Williams House, Chapel Hill, NC
Group
2021 RFAS NC Artists Exhibition: A Virtual Retrospective, Raleigh Fine Art Society, NC
2019 “Vultus”, Tales of Art Gallery, Imola, Italy
2019 “De/Construct”, Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
2019 “North Carolina Artists Exhibition”, Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), Raleigh, NC
2019 “Emerging Artists 2019”, Limner Gallery. Hudson, NY
2019 “Rupture | Rapture | Revolution”, The Carrack. Durham, NC
2019 “ArtFTL”, Art Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018 Untitled Exhibition, Barnes Corner Gallery. Wilson, NC
2018 “Cape Fear Studios 2018 Competition and Exhibition”, Cape Fear, NC
2018 "Dimensions", 54th Annual Competition, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Winston Salem, NC
2016 "Rational Distance", Site Red Gallery, Chicago, IL
2014 “Unfamiliarity” Siragusa Gallery, Chicago, IL
2012 “The Grand Show,” Chapel Hill, NC.
2011 Art Competition for Schools, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
Publications
2019 “Portfolio #28”, A5 Magazine, (July 25), Print.
2019 “NC Artists Exhibition: Local Artists Take Over CAM Raleigh”, Walter Magazine (April), Print.
2019 “North Carolina Artists Exhibition Catalogue, RFAS and CAM Raleigh, Print.
Awards and Honors
2018 First Place, Cape Fear Studios, 2018 Competition and Exhibition, Cape Fear, NC
2018 Finalist, "Dimensions", 54th Annual Competition, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Winston Salem, NC
2018 Honorable Mention. Fusion Art Gallery, 6th Quarterly Group Art Exhibition "Open Theme", web.
2018 Special Merit. Figurative Art Competition. LST Gallery, web.
2013 Guest Artist. Sally B. Howard School for the Arts & Education. NC
2011 Finalist, Saatchi Gallery Art Competition for Schools. UK