As a ceramic artist inspired by a Modernist language of simplicity, I strive to express the formal qualities of clay vessels and enclosed forms, and use technical processes that reflect this esthetic. Made from porcelain, the pieces are formed through throwing and hand building. A minimal surface palette of just a few glazes allows for considerable variation, yet maintains visual restraint. Conceptually I am interested in volumetric forms, which explore space and containment and express ideas of structural space. By creating a fusion between simple constructed shapes and the alchemy of kiln fired surfaces, I intent to place my work at the threshold of serendipity and control, the intersection of archetypes and architecture.