Video process footage from Raku firing and a variety of glazes made in 2024.
"Home Altar", 2024, "24 x 10", white stoneware, glaze.
Home Altar, is a hand-built white stoneware altar using a variety of techniques including slab and coiling. Slip and handmade glaze were applied to the form to give a bright pop of turquoise to the design.
"Fuck the American Dream, I Want A Bite of Granny's Ulster Fry", 2023, "26 x 18", terracotta ceramic, found objects, glaze.
Fuck the American Dream, I Want a Bite of Granny’s Ulster Fry, portrays a traditional Irish breakfast made as an offering to those before us. This work discusses the loss of heritage, tradition, culture, and the impacts of immigrating to the United States to chase the “American Dream”. This piece questions how people connect with their ancestors and culture through myths, art, food, dance, folklore, music, literature, etc. With a search on whether or not society can exist without culture. There is an emphasis on preserving these traditions passed down from generations, so this Ulster Fry was created as an offering to those before us and the legacy they leave behind.
"Valved Vase", 2023, "18 x 10", terracotta ceramic, glaze.
Valved Vase, is a hand-built terracotta vase using a coiling technique. Slip and underglaze were painted and applied to the form to give the white base and black detailed design.