I’m a ceramic artist, based in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. I work out of my studio at Moturoa, below Tiger Town Cafe, where I make sculptural pieces and dining ware, including cups, plates, and bowls. I also teach wheel pottery and handbuilding classes and workshops from my studio.
My work is textured, experimental, lively and plenty of colour. My ideas are constantly changing and evolving. I like exploring form, tension, imbalance, texture and emotion. My sculptural pieces take up space and demand attention.
I first took up pottery when living in Tochigi-ken in Japan teaching English in the late 90s. You can still see that Japanese aesthetic and influence of wabi sabi, finding beauty in imperfection. I also make jewellery, print-making, making inks and charcoal. I have a Diploma of Fine Arts from Otago Polytechnic School of Art, majoring in sculpture.
Come and check out my studio (498a St Aubyns st) in New Plymouth. I'm usually open on a Friday. Or email me [email protected] to make an appointment and for pottery classes info.
