I have been working with clay for many years and have more recently begun working with metal. I enjoy creating organic forms within these mediums, though I find there is an ease of expression with clay that I have not yet achieved through metal. 

I am fascinated by the process of creating; of visualizing a piece, and how once work is begun the piece takes on a life of its own. I love the fact that I can think of a form and create it.

Most of my work has centered around the exploration of forms. I often see human figures in nature. Sometimes it is only a glimpse and when I look again it is gone. Other times it seems so obvious I wonder if it is just my experience or if anyone could see it. I attempt to explore the images which only seem to exist in the peripherality .

When working with clay I often have the same experiences. As I begin forming the clay many things surface. Forms often start with human attributes and are constantly changing. The pieces are usually different than what I originally envisioned.

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