Ceramics

My work bridges functional pottery and sculpture, inspired by the sea and the shore. I began with wheel-thrown vessels—mugs, bowls, and vases—then found new meaning by altering them with sculptural forms: octopus tentacles curling around the surface, or barnacles clustered like living ornaments. These additions carry both curiosity and symbolism, reflecting my identity as a maker, a mother, and a homemaker.

Beach stones also ground my practice. To me, rocks are witnesses to time—ancient, enduring, and symbolic of place. Sculptural stone cairns speak of balance and guidance, while hag stones become charms or portals into possibility. They remind me to slow down, notice, and find beauty in what is often overlooked.

The ocean is ever-present in my work: mysterious, sustaining, and powerful. In clay, I explore its dual nature—harsh yet nurturing, fragile yet enduring. Through stone and sea, my sculptures invite pause and reflection, offering symbols of resilience, guidance, and wonder.

Ceramic mugs hanging on hooks, a large mug on a shelf, and a tall textured vase with dried flowers, displayed on a dark wooden shelf.
A white, textured wall sculpture of a human face with one eye opening and part of the face covered in seashells and coral-like shapes.
A wooden shelf displaying various ceramic pottery vases and bowls in earthy tones, with some featuring textured surfaces and glaze effects, and a few dried flowers.
Two ceramic mugs with tentacle-shaped handles on a wooden shelf.
Top-down view of a copper cup with a few star-shaped cinnamon sticks inside, against a black background.
Ceramic coffee mugs and a metal coffee dripper on a wooden surface, with baked goods in the background.
Several octopus tentacle sculptures on a wooden surface.
Collection of handmade ceramic cups and sculptures on a wooden surface, including a face, a tentacle, and a textured vessel.
Stacked ceramic dishware including a mug and five bowls, all in a green and gray glaze with decorative floral accents.
Three ceramic vessels with textured surfaces and irregular shapes, each featuring small openings or protrusions, displayed against a plain background.
Three ceramic vases with different shapes and glazes, decorated with small floral clay sculptures, set against a plain white background.
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