An exploration of glaze, texture, and geological expression.
In this body of work, I’ve begun to experiment with textured surfaces—introducing subtle ridges, grooves, and inclusions into the clay. These interventions aren’t just decorative; they guide how glaze behaves during firing, allowing it to pool in deeper areas and thin out across high points.
In this body of work, I’ve begun to experiment with textured surfaces—introducing subtle ridges, grooves, and inclusions into the clay. These interventions aren’t just decorative; they guide how glaze behaves during firing, allowing it to pool in deeper areas and thin out across high points.
This technique opens up a world of variation. As the glaze reacts to the changing surface, it creates unexpected patterns, depths, and color shifts—mimicking the irregularity of nature. The results often resemble weathered rocks, exposed mineral deposits, or lichen-covered surfaces—objects you might stumble upon in a landscape, shaped over time.
Through this process, I’m exploring not only the materiality of clay and glaze, but how subtle shifts in surface can evoke a sense of age, erosion, and natural formation.
