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The beautiful mountains of western North Carolina continue to inspire me in my life and my work. The subtle details that are impressed into my pots stem from my observations in nature. I enjoy discovering them while walking through the woods, capturing these insights behind my camera lens. |
"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." Rumi |
Growing up in eastern Tennessee, I had the privilege of being exposed to the surrounding landscape and steadily grew an appreciation for the beauty around me. Despite focusing on music lessons throughout my childhood, I found myself falling into art courses late in college. An interest in photography and pottery drew me in and I immediately recognized my interest and commitment to this outlet for expression. I decided to pursue a Fine Arts degree in Ceramics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In 2004, I became a Resident Artist at the Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts in Asheville, North Carolina. This residency was extremely influential for me in numerous ways. Upon leaving, I felt I had gained courage and dedication to commit myself to being a full time potter. Last year, I moved up further into the mountains, about an hour northeast from Asheville, in a quiet little area known as Red Hill, in Bakersville, North Carolina. It is here that I spend my time making pots and balancing all the other passions in life that keep me going. |