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Functional pots have been a source of curious and engaging problems for many years. I suspect it is because the nature of pots is multi-faceted and patiently unfolds over time. Use and its connection to the domestic environment constitute the framework and context in which I understand my work. The themes provided by utility are enduring and familiar – vases, cups, teapots, plates, etc. The form of these objects signifies a long and less obvious list of concerns embodied by pots; interactivity, materiality, chemistry, metaphor, social and cultural context, relationships to "fine art", and function as "idea” - the list goes on. The relationship between daily activity, domestic life, and the remarkable experiences found in the studio, are teachers. I continue to learn how to take risks and weave these elements together.
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