Ceramics

My creative process is spontaneous and intuitive. I shape and manipulate the clay until a form emerges then refine the structure and embellish it with texture. It is then refined with an animated expression and sense of playfulness.

While researching globular springtails, I was fascinated by their ability to launch themselves into the air with astonishing speed and velocity. This remarkable movement inspired the stop-action spinning motion in my piece, along with their sometimes awkward and unpredictable landings. And, of course, they are amazingly cute!