Process

My work is predominantly hand-built using slab construction and coiling techniques, guided by an organic approach to form. I source clays locally and sustainably whenever possible, working primarily with stoneware, porcelain, and paper clay. To enhance surface character and texture, I use grog, sand, rock dust, ash and other natural materials.

Many pieces are sculpted during the drying process—and sometimes again after bisque firing—using tools such as a Dremel, hand saw, angle grinder, or sand blaster to refine form and surface. Layers of oxides, slips, stains, engobes, and dry glazes—alongside raw, unglazed finishes—build tonal and textural depth.

The carving process is often revisited between multiple firings, allowing colour and texture to accumulate over time. I follow the clay’s lead as much as it follows mine—each piece emerging through a process of discovery.