I work slowly, forming ideas through making and allowing the process to evolve intuitively. Naturally, clay complements my own creative rhythms, asking for patience, rest, and attention. Clay does not like to be rushed, and neither do I. In a world that rewards product over process, I remind myself that working slowly makes room for care, thought, and presence. This quiet allows curiosity to surface and shape what emerges.

As part of my process, I move between sculptural and functional forms. Working in both helps me stay balanced, mentally and physically, and keeps my curiosity active. Across all my work, I care deeply about the tactile experience, often letting texture lead the way. I experiment with surface and form as a way of challenging my past work and my own expectations of what clay can do. This way of working keeps the process open, attentive, and responsive, allowing the work to unfold over time rather than rush toward resolution.

Making art is how I stay engaged with the world and imagine how I want to move within it. Clay gives me a way to do this slowly, with care and attention. Each piece becomes a mindful commitment to shaping personal values, intentions, and ways of being.