
Re-examining Function
My clay journey has always been guided by the desire to make aesthetically pleasing pots grounded in functionality. Apart from being well crafted, they need to serve as perfectly functioning objects, that means they need to have a well balanced weight, comfortable handle, good pour, be durable, dishwasher safe, in other words technically sound pieces that invite daily use. Of all the forms that I make, my favorite is definitely the yunomi, a Japanese tea cup meant for everyday tea