ARTIST STATEMENT

Working with porcelain, I depict imagery from the natural world. Porcelain is a strong material, yet the ease with which it can shatter is a poignant metaphor for the relationship humans have with the natural world. I am increasingly aware of environmental change. Each day brings a new story highlighting the demise of various species from sturgeon and shark, to bee and golden frog. In terms of evolution, the psychological and physical gulf between humans and the natural environment is a relatively new phenomenon. Currently, communication and work processes require less and less physical interaction. Social technology has led to isolation. Many are unmoved by the gravity of bleached coral reefs and melting glaciers. Communion and interaction with natural ecosystems develop emotional investment. This in turn promotes stewardship. Curiosity and wonder encourage respect for species and systems, and promote an appreciation for mystery. I work to render the beauty, strength and vulnerability of nature.