From an early age, I knew I wanted to be an artist. As soon as I could hold a pencil in my hand, I began creating. Over the years, my art and my chosen media have shifted countless times: from drawing to painting to video, then back to drawing, and currently, ceramics. While my work hasn’t always been technically refined, I am constantly learning from it, developing my own methods to create meaningful pieces.

I’ve found that when my art reflects personal experiences, it resonates more deeply with others. My community is always my primary audience. Every decision, from form and function to how a piece is displayed is rooted in the desire to engage them, to give shape to shared concerns and overlooked truths.

My work often responds to the religious, political, and environmental forces that shape my daily life and the lives of those around me. These themes aren’t abstract—they’re lived realities. Raised Catholic by a single mother in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, I strive to reflect these layered experiences and comment on pressing issues in ways that resonate with and motivate my community.

In my pottery practice, functionality is essential. Each piece is food-safe and usable, because I believe everyday objects carry meaning. I aim to create work that offers both utility and presence—pieces people can live with, use, and reflect on. I want my work to spark reflection on the systems we inhabit while remaining grounded in craft, utility, and care.

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