ARTIST'S STATEMENT
My mother is a talented artist and as I was growing up, watching her draw taught me to see. At 16, I accompanied her to Arizona to help with an art exhibition. I was fascinated by the desert flora, a great contrast to the verdant landscape of our home in Tennessee. This trip influenced my decision to attend Arizona State University, where I entered as a business major. Later in my studies, I took a ceramics class as an elective and became obsessed by the art form. I changed my major and spent most of my time in the studio. Kurt Weiser, a ceramics professor at ASU, showed an interest in my work and I quickly responded to his talent and knowledge. He created many opportunities for me, including an internship in a Thai village where ceramics are produced. He continues to be an important ally for my artistic endeavors.