I have always been in search of my own place, working towards a sense of how my work and by extension how I can fit into the greater workings of the world. Home design and décor have always interested me. I strive to create objects that fully envelope the concepts behind functionality as well as aesthetic integrity. I continue to postulate this question to myself: “How can functional pottery be as utilitarian as possible while still providing a greater sense of aesthetic pleasure?”Storage of handmade dishes has always been a challenge. How does a collection of useful objects develop purpose when not when not being used for its primary function? Through experimentation and careful consideration, what secondary purpose might arise? I have chosen to approach storage in order to develop this secondary purpose, striving to create an element of elegance in the relationship between useful objects as they are stacked, overlapped, balanced, and juxtaposed.I am originally from Hyde Park on Chicago’s south side.  I  received a BA from Monmouth College in 2001.  From there I went to the Anderson Ranch Art’s Center in Snowmass Village, CO where I was an artist in residence from 2001-2003.  After my time at the ranch I moved to Providence RI.  I was accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design and received a BFA in ceramics in 2005.  After taking a year off I was accepted into the Masters of Fine Arts program at Arizona State University’s Herberger College of Art.  I graduated in 2009 and work out of my studio in East Providence RI.

Education

2009 MFA, Arizona State University Ceramics 2005 BFA, Ceramics, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

2001 BA, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL

Teaching Experience

2009 3-D design, Instructor of Record, Arizona State University

2008 Ceramic Survey, Instructor of Record Arizona State

University

2007 3-D design, Instructor of Record, Arizona State University

Employment

2009 3-D design, Instructor of Record, Arizona State University

2008 Ceramic Survey, Instructor of Record Arizona State

University

2007 3-D design, Instructor of Record, Arizona State University

2004-2005 Glaze Technician, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 2004 Pre-College Teachers Assistant, Rhode Island School of Design,

Providence, RI

2003-2004 Providence Art Club, Gallery Assistant, Providence, RI

2002-2003 Paul Soldner, Studio Assistant, Aspen, CO

Barbra Sorenson, Studio Assistant, Snowmass Village, Co

2000 Boneyard Pottery, Studio Assistant to Michael Schwegmann, Champaign, IL

Residence

Exhibitions

2009 “Mise en Place”, Thesis Exhibition, Harry Wood Gallery, Tempe AZ,

Arizona State University Graduate student exhibition, Step Gallery, Tempe

AZ, NCECA

“Pier influence” Tempe AZ

“Arizona State University graduate student exhibition”, Tempe AZ

“Regional Student Juried Exhibition”, Tempe Arts Center, Tempe AZ

2007 “Hot