About
In 2006, I moved to Taos, New Mexico from Colorado to help create a ceramics community. This included a summer workshop program, two residencies, ongoing classes, and a variety of firing possibilities. In 2014 I handed over Taos Clay in order pursue making pots full time. Taos Clay helped me draw in ceramic artists from all over the world and has been the majority of my education and background in ceramics. It takes a community to fire many of the kilns we have built around Taos and Taos Clay has been a vital part of keeping the ceramics community aware of the trends of contemporary ceramics. I show the majority of my work out of my gallery located on the the road to the ski valley in Taos, New Mexico. I additionally showcase my work in hotels, galleries, boutiques and restaurants throughout the United States. The majority of my work is available in these settings, however, to have a direct relationship with my collectors I do sell directly through my website..
The intention of my website is to not only create an avenue to sell work directly to my collectors but, also share my story of creating a life as an artist, father, and avid outdoorsman in rural New Mexico. Please visit my work archives on the website or, if you have the opportunity, come visit my gallery in Taos, New Mexico.
artist statement
The majority of my work is influenced by where I live. The high mountain desert of New Mexico inspires my color palette, forms, and structure of my vessels. I am constantly trying to incorporate native materials. I work atmospherically; Instead of glazing my work, I fire with wood, salt and soda to mark the work in a more natural aesthetic. I believe less is more and I am constantly trying to showcase the inherent beauty in the object.... based upon its composition, weight, and balance.
I am inspired by the subtle tones and formations that one takes for granted. I am trying to gather all these elements and balance them into my own canvas - a three dimensional object. In this, someone can enjoy the natural landscape from inside their home as they would through a window. In a sense I have tried to take what is beautiful outside and embody it into an object that belongs inside. When someone looks at my work, I want them to make direct relationships to the formations of the land and tones of the sky and metallic rocks lying just outside their front door.