I make large scale, sculptural vessels. I challenge practicality, as my vessels focus on proportion, scale, and volume. I exaggerate volume and proportion, creating indulgent forms and generous compositions. Captivated by bulbous and elevated forms, my vessels push against the boundaries of structural integrity, exploring material capabilities. On some level, my work could be utilitarian; but not all of my work is intended for use. I produce regal objects, celebrating process and material. Through my examination of form, my vessels expand the realm of utility, oscillating between sculptural and functional material studies. Building at a large scale feeds both a philosophical and a physical investigation. I aim to make works that stand on their own, having a formal and intentional vernacular while still leaving room for growth and play. The scale of the objects sustain a hunger to achieve refinement at dimensions larger than myself. I am enamored with the process of moving great sums of clay; energized by the laborious methods. Scale offers a presence of material surface, allowing the essential geometries of each vessel to be prominent. Drawn to historic ceramics vessels, I am intrigued by the basic components and philosophies of utilitarian works. Distilling ceramic antiquities to elemental geometries, my vessels act as modern geometric sketches of artifacts from the past.