Wheel Throwing

Dumbo Octopus Rattle

Coil Pot

Fairy House

Melted Glass Tidal Pool

Artist Statement (Tidal Pool)

In my artwork, “Tidal Pool”, I use clay to illustrate the beauty of ocean life. The sculpture shows a crab crawling out of the teal/blue waters of a tidal pool below him. The use of movement and emphasis on color establishes the crab as the focal point. It is surrounded by plants, shells, snails, and barnacles to create a sense of harmony and the idea of a circle of life within the crab’s home. I successfully used various techniques such as wheel throwing, coil rolling, slab rolling, and scratching/slipping. I aim to convey the harmony and peacefulness that can be found in nature via this artwork. This message is made clear through the repeated circles (representing the circle of life) and the various living organisms working together to create a beautiful and effective home for them all to reside.