Harvey Preston Gallery

I unearth and collect observations with strong intentions and distinct perceptions. I work at the median of opportunity and expression. I am an observer, an intermediary, and a maker of non-traditional drawings. I find uncommon nuances in everyday occurrences & unlikely intersections – noting the change in density of a shadow when one overlaps another or how a shadow cast upon undulating surfaces distorts & morphs perspective; the power of multiples as a unit versus the fragility of an individual piece; the repetition of lines throughout our surroundings specifically parallels or in a grid formation; the obscurity of transparent layers. With these observations in mind, I make ceramic objects, both functional & sculptural. My functional objects are handbuilt & feature subtle variations of a limited color palette: black, white, & raw clay. Each object’s surface explores bold linear patterns, such as hatching, grids, & checkerboards. My sculptural work is installation-based & process- driven. Pulling from my background in painting & drawing, this work explores the power of multiples: pattern, rhythm, & repetition. Made of numerous clay parts, each part is a result of body movement, the installation becomes a record of time & meditation that is centered on components as marks.