California

Artist Statement

Making pots provides a few very important things for me: discipline, including regular physical and mental exercise; a measure of creativity and productivity; and a role in history as artisan. The choice to pursue potting as a profession came a bit of a surprise to me at first, but now seems the ideal solution to the puzzle of life. It satisfies the athlete, the academic, and the connoisseur in me alike. I can be my own boss, make my own inventory, and connect with those who buy and use my work. Along with the rewards, there are many lessons to be learned in patience, cooperation, and loss.

Education

• 2000 Master of Fine Arts, Ceramics, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

• 2000 Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute of China, Professional Development Student in conjunction with West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

• 1993-94 Post-Bac Study, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA

• 1992 Bachelor of Arts, Ceramics, Art History Minor, With Distinction, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

• 1989 The University of Leeds, Study Abroad Program, Leeds, ENGLAND

Selected Grants and Awards

• 2003 Juror’s Choice Award, Founder’s Award, Merchandise Award, and Director’s Award for Form and Function, 11th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National, Market House Craft Center, East Petersburg, PA

• 2000 Trax Award for Excellence in Function, California Clay XI, The Artery, Davis, CA

• 1999 International Enhancement Grant, Office of International Programs, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

• 1999 Doctoral Student Grant-in-Aid of Research, University Graduate Program, Indiana Uni., Bloomington, IN

• 1999 Fraser Merit Award for Studio Ceramics, National Society for Arts and Letters, Bloomington, IN Chapter

• 1999 Purchase Award, Clayfest XI, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

• 1998 Fellowship for Collaborative Graduate-Undergraduate Research, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Division, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

• 1998 Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Fellowship, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Division, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

• 1993 J.WilliamFulbright Research and Travel Grant, U.S.A. and Canada Reciprocal Exchange

Collections

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA
Ceramic Research Center. Arizona State University Museums, AZ
Copia, The American Center for Food, Wine& The Arts, Napa, CA
The Penn State Fulbright Scholar Collection, University Park, PA
Private Collection of Sandy Besser, Santa Fe, NM
Private Collection of Bob Buchanan, Gaithersburg, MD
Private Collection of Dr. Richard Jacobs, Glendora, CA
Private Collection of Bruce Linderman, Northville, MI
Private Collection of Forrest L. Merrill, Berkeley, CA
Private Collection of Walter Ostrom, Indian Harbour, NS, Canada
Private Collection of Dr. Judith Schwartz, New York, NY