The human desire for comfort is universal. In moments of uncertainty, it insulates us from anxiety and unease.   My functional ceramic vessels address this need for physical and emotional comfort.  Using nostalgia as a reference point, I utilize form, color, and design to evoke a sense of familiarity and solace.  I choose a visual language that suggests the comforting nature of physical intimacy, community, personal domestic spaces, and childhood experiences.
Using low-relief stencils and compound mold systems allows me to articulate vessels with a specific formal language.  With the appearance of being freshly constructed, the fullness of form allows these vessels to evoke a sense of play and ease.  Generous volumes serve as metaphors for our bodies, alluding to the comforts of physical intimacy.  Exaggerated pillow forms create a desire to interact with the work physically, and voluptuous curves awaken our preconceptions of volume and what it represents: vitality, sensuality, generosity, and abundance. With these vessels, I provide users with a transformative personal experience through use rather than addressing utility, necessity, or convenience.