Presently, Here

Clay brought us together, but it’s everything around it that kept us here—the conversations, the laughter, the quiet understanding. Late nights in the studio, long-table gatherings, the rhythm of making and remaking. 

Failures turned into breakthroughs, lessons into stories. No competition, just support. No expectations, just exploration. We shape clay, and in turn, it shapes us.

Our work embodies earth, air, water, and fire—elements that forge both art and friendship.

My Collection…

This body of work brings together the influence of six artists who have guided and inspired my practice: Andrea Hall, Liz Millear, Elizabeth McCarthy, Liz Wearne, Bradden Taylor, and Wendy Reeve. Each connection has left an impression that can be traced in the pieces gathered here.

The decoration techniques reflect the way Andrea and I learn side by side – always curious, always seeking new knowledge. The porcelain vessels carry Elizabeth McCarthy’s persistence, her determination to move forward with passion no matter the challenge. The coloured vessels recall Liz Millear’s encouragement to take a leap and to experiment freely, without hesitation. The leaf capsules reveal a shared sensibility with Liz Wearne; and I trust that if a piece resonates with her, it’s because we are drawn to the same aesthetics. The tall wheel-thrown pots hold the growth I admire in Bradden Taylor, evolving from small forms into larger, more refined vessels. And the freer, more relaxed movement in this collection reflects the influence of Wendy Reeve, who reminds me to let go and allow the clay to speak for itself.

Their influence is embedded within each piece – forming not only the work before you, but also works that came before it. The support, guidance, and friendship of these artists have been part of my success, and they continue to carry me forward, presently, here.

Fellow artists featuring their work in presently, here…