I’m a former architect and retired corporate executive now designing and hand-building objects with clay, metal and wood. My practice began during the pandemic and has increasingly become a meditative passion that fuels my creative spirit - something that lay dormant for many years. While I do this work for myself, it is a distinct pleasure when it resonates with others.
I am especially drawn to the manner in which the scars and patina of both making and decay tell a story. I believe the history of an object is embodied in those marks, and if we listen closely enough with our eyes, we can hear it’s whispered stories.
Lastly, I would like to give special thanks to my instructors and mentors at the Fountain Square Clay Center in Indianapolis who continue to point the way on this enriching journey - Peggy Breidenbach, Kenny Sprinkle and Chris DePrez - deep gratitude to you all.