Love & Light Pottery, Wilmington, NC
I create a variety of decorative and functional forms with stoneware and
porcelaneous clays, selected to complement the final texture and glaze selection
for each form. I use both hand-building and the pottery wheel to create jewelry,
bowls, mugs, vases, platters, planters and wall art.
In addition to traditionally glazed forms, I also use a variety of surface design
techniques such as, carving designs into the clay, slip trailing the surface and
Sgraffito – a decorative Italian design technique which means “to scratch”. I free
carve each piece, intentionally leaving behind the organic nuances of the creation
process, resulting in an authentic, asymmetrical, and unique creation. All pieces
are fired in my electric kiln “Scarlett” which resides at The Artworks art village
located in the South Front district of Wilmington NC.
Love and Light is a subjective concept and can hold different meanings.
For me, Love & Light is an emerging force from deep within the heart and spirit.
The inspiration for my pottery flows from this transmission of energy and
connectedness with others. Making and sharing art is the way I hope to open
hearts and connect with the world around me. I believe we are all impressionable
beings and we remember how an experience, object, or person makes us feel. This
feeling is the energy, the love and light of life. The art I create is a pathway, a
vibration, from my heart to yours.