STATEMENT

My pottery embodies issues of queer and romanticized idealism of stereotypes from my American Western and Texas roots. Camp, non-traditional lesbian femininity, and domestic comfort are key themes explored through the drawings of heroines that stretch across my work. My background in painting enabled my desire to depict flamboyant self expression through portraiture. My desire is to be seen, present, and connect with my peers through the vulnerability of the human form. I embrace the image of the feminine and glamorous cowgirl to tell narratives of romance, strength, and individuality using flamboyant heroines.

My colorful surfaces are built up using underglaze to add watercolor-like layers to create painterly images. My color palette is warm, and features an array of heavily saturated skintones; each character carries colorful aesthetics with bright makeup and flamboyant clothing. My surfaces are visually full of bold colors, with resting points of white clay underneath. The matte clear glaze of my pots highlights the vivid colors with a soft, sugary finish. The variety of surface applications like underglaze transfers and sgraffito carving create a layered environment that allows for discovery with each turn.

I use wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to create pottery that feels inviting, and offers the viewer an open narrative to craft their own story. I enjoy the two dimensionality of my images on three dimensional objects, and creating objects that are best explored through daily use. My goal is to bring people together using my pottery, facilitate the sharing of meals, discussion, ritual, and intimacy.