Sculpture / Installation
Utilitarian
Artist Statement
I am foremost an abstract sculptural ceramic artist, but have in more recent years also found importance in utilitarian work. My themes and inspirations stem from elementary life notions such as “Time”, “Conflict” and “Love” and are governed by my own experiences, surroundings and humankind’s history in general. The making process is uncomplicated, mostly involving not more than the clay and a few tools. Hand-building allows the uttermost proximity with the material and I find the honest and rudimentary quality appealing.
IAccompanying video for a solo exhibition entitled "Intimacy" at Un Grito Gallery, December 2023, San Antonio, TX.
"As a ceramic artist I am very much interested in the material of clay and how it affects different people in different ways. The sense of touch is highly stimulated and often a sensation is generated, that is beyond words. In our daily lives we are so used to touching non-malleable objects, like phones, computer keys, doorknobs, steering wheels etc., that leaving an “imprint” on clay fascinates us in a childlike, rudimentary way that is deeply rooted in humankinds need for creation. Clay, this natural, crude material, has often been described in its unfired form as of similar quality to human flesh and skin. During the years of the COVID pandemic, our sense of touch has been restricted even more, and many people experienced physical isolation. In this project I want to explore the sensation of touch, the “intimacy” of clay.” This project was made possible with the generous support of the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture.