I am drawn to clay as a medium that fosters the connection between sight and touch, inviting interaction, not detachment. Pottery is for viewing, yes, but it also craves engagement and is designed to be used, cherished, and woven into our daily lives. It’s a part of our shared culture. My textural pots celebrate and explore the materiality of clay, its raw, elemental beauty, and its inherent tactile qualities. Iceland’s volcanoes, lava fields, black sand beaches, glaciers, and breathtaking terrain inspire my surfaces, and I draw form inspiration from both Scandinavian and Japanese design. This work comes on the heels of an eight year journey in very precise, highly detailed, carved porcelain. Having given myself the freedom to move in an entirely new and unexpected direction has infused each new piece with a sense of joy, introspection, and a deeper connection to each moment I spend creating pots.