I am currently exploring the idea of human flight through ceramic forms, silhouettes, structures, and toys. Planes have fascinated me since childhood, both for their technical beauty and their seemingly impossible ability to soar through the sky. My connection to aviation runs deep within my family history, shaping my artistic inquiry.

My grandfather spent World War II flying across the South Pacific, repairing communication equipment on remote islands. My grandmother worked at an airplane plant in Detroit during the war, crafting the cowlings for the massive engines of the B-24 Liberator Bomber. My father built a sailplane in our family barn with a friend, and he introduced me to the wonder of flight by taking me to air shows before I could even stand. While no one in my family has been a pilot,
the spirit of aviation has always been present in our lives.

Through my ceramic planes and components, I explore the tension between aspiration and reality. These forms may never truly take flight, but I want to evoke the feeling of flight in the minds of viewers, igniting a sense of wonder and possibility.

Recently, my artistic practice has been influenced by my four-year-old daughter and her intuitive play. Observing her uninhibited creativity has inspired me to approach my work with a renewed sense of curiosity and spontaneity, pushing me to explore new ways of engaging with
materials and ideas.