Heavenly Bodies are a series of abstract wall sculptures that may evoke celestial phenomena, organic forms, ritual objects, or figures. They are made of stoneware with satin matte or metallic glaze, as noted. Each sculpture has a built-in hanging notch on the back to fit securely on a nail or screw.
The title, dimensions, and price are listed below the first photo of each piece. Please use the contact form to inquire about purchasing or exhibiting these artworks, which are not available through the online shop at this time.
Stoneware with white satin matte glaze, 12.5" x 7" x 3.5"
$700
Stoneware with blue satin matte glaze, 12.5" x 7" x 3.5"
SOLD
Stoneware with metallic pewter glaze, 12" x 6" x 3.25"
$800
Stoneware with blue satin matte glaze, 5.5” x 5.5” x 3.5”
SOLD
Dream Bodies are a series of abstract wall sculptures that may evoke figures, ritual objects, or organic forms. One trio is made of white stoneware with painted underglaze designs and another trio is made of brown stoneware with designs sewn with thread, as noted. Each sculpture has a built-in hanging notch on the back to fit securely on a nail or screw.
The title, dimensions, and price are listed below the first photo of each piece. Please use the contact form to inquire about purchasing or exhibiting these artworks, which are not available through the online shop at this time.
Stoneware with satin white glaze and black underglaze design, 12" x 7.75" x 2.5"
$250
Stoneware with satin white glaze and black underglaze design, 11" x 10" x 2.5"
$250
Stoneware with satin white glaze and black underglaze design, 10" x 10.5" x 2.5"
$250
Stoneware with white glaze dots and white thread sewn design, 15.5" x 6" x 2.75"
$250
Stoneware with white glaze dots and white thread sewn design, 10.25" x 9" x 2.5"
$250
Stoneware with white glaze dots and white thread sewn design, 10.75" x 5.5" x 2.5"
$250
Objects in the Joy Series grew out of a desire to be expansive and open to possibility. Each sculptural vessel can stand alone as a piece of art or be used to hold flowers or plants.
The title, dimensions, and price are listed below the first photo of each piece. Please use the contact form to inquire about purchasing or exhibiting these artworks, which are not available through the online shop at this time.
Note: If these vessels are used to hold flowers or plants, placing them directly on wood may cause water marks.
Stoneware with yellow satin matte glaze, 9” H x 10.75” W
SOLD
Stoneware with white satin matte glaze, 9.25" H x 9.5" W
$700
Stoneware with red, white, and black satin matte glazes, 8.5" H x 10.25" W
$800
The dome wall sculptures are part of an exploration of patterns and motifs relating to spiritual traditions. They are made of stoneware paper clay with white and/or black satin matte glaze. The “Balance” and “Half Moon” domes have designs sewn with black and white thread. Each sculpture has a built-in hanging notch on the back to fit securely on a nail or screw.
The title, dimensions, and price are listed below the first photo of each piece. Please use the contact form to inquire about purchasing or exhibiting these artworks, which are not available through the online shop at this time.
10.25” x 9.75” x 4.75” (3 lb), SOLD
10” x 9.75” x 4.5" (2 lb), $600
10.25” x 10” x 4.5” (2 lb), SOLD
The 50|50 Show was a juried exhibit at the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA (2022) featuring artists who created 50 small works over the course of 50 days.
The theme of my work was “Full Circle: Exploring Patterns and Finding Connections.” The circle often represents wholeness, connection, and equanimity. Patterns are comforting when things seem unclear or disordered. Using the circle as a container for patterns felt right for this project and these times.
The ceramic medallions and domes are made of porcelain, brown and white stoneware, and earthenware; they are painted with glaze and/or underglaze and some are sewn with thread. The works on paper include ceramic medallions, thread, and watercolor or gouache on paper mounted to board. All works are 6” x 6” or less, with the exception of Day 50, which is approx. 8” x 6.75”.
This photo gallery includes a small selection of the 50 pieces. Check the shop for available artworks.
This solo show at Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery in San Francisco, CA (2022) featured ceramics and works on paper that address both the literal and metaphorical meanings of “horizon”: the visual line where the earth meets the sky, as well as a place of transition and sense of possibility.
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This series continued the theme of a previous project making objects for use in ritual or ceremony, whether secular or sacred.
My series of anatomical hearts was inspired by the tradition of using milagros, the symbolic charms that people offer to invoke protection, seek assistance with goals and desires, or express gratitude. I made the hearts as both wall sculptures and functional vases using slip-cast stoneware in my original plaster molds.
The form of my Ancient Vases was inspired by 5,000-year-old ornaments and small ritual objects of carved ivory. I made the series of vases with slip-cast stoneware or porcelain and hand-painted underglaze and glaze designs.
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This project explored the important relationships we have with objects and the value in making objects for ritual use. Objects ground us in prayer and ritual: they help us focus our attention and be present.
All the objects fit in the context of invocation. The vessels invoke the essence of transformation; the strands of beads invoke protection, assistance, and life’s memories; the spinning beads invoke the experience and tradition of using prayer wheels. Each series of work calls for mental, visual, and physical interaction.
The project also incorporated ethnographic research: I collected personal accounts from people around the world about engaging with objects to perform a ritual or ceremony, whether secular or sacred, communal or private.
Five distinct ceramic "wheels" of brown stoneware that spin within a wall-mounted wooden structure. 2011. 16" H x 52.5" W x 8" D (SOLD)
Prayer Wheels detail
Slipcast porcelain beads, hand carved and slip decorated, are strung on nylon cord. Each bead measures from 3.5" to 6" H and the entire piece hangs five feet long on wall. 2011. (AVAILABLE FOR SALE)
A strand of nine glazed porcelain prayer beads in painted wooden box. 2011. 18" x 18" x 2" (SOLD)
A series of seven vessels, each an evolution of form based on the previous one. 2011. (SOLD)
2011. (NFS)
Story collection. 2011. (NFS)
