Ceramic art has been a passion of mine for the last ten years - I focus on functional ceramics with inspirations from my daily life, experiences and contemporary ceramic artists. I use stoneware clay and different firing processes depending on the functionality of the piece, my favorite being horse hair on raku fired pottery. The connection with nature and the process necessary to make these pieces leads to a deeply satisfying experience, each piece being carefully crafted and special time devoted to placing strands on every surface helps connect me to each and every piece I make. Creating and eventually parting with my pottery can be a visceral experience - learning to let go and let the artistic process take its course has also helped shape me as a person and as an artist. Connecting spirituality with my work is something I strive for, as well as weaving in modern and minimalist designs and ideas into everyday handmade pieces.