As I watched this 60-year-old woman expertly cook rice, I was inspired by her enthusiasm and love for the culinary craft. Her skills and knowledge, accumulated over a lifetime of experience, are a testament to the joy that comes from perfecting a skill and sharing it with others. Watching her in action was a truly [...]
Part 2 So I really got into the dinosaurs... This is a continuation of my time in Shangyu, China, at the Shangyu International Celadon Center and this is how I made the works you see below: Everybody smoked in China and there were ashtrays everywhere, especially in restaurants which was where I went to gather [...]
I know they thought I was crazy... Through my exploration of ceramic art, I have found inspiration in the theme of extinction. I had the incredible opportunity while in Shangyu, to collaborate with the pottery gurus at the Celadon Center. Their large porcelain platters were masterfully wheelthrown, but lacked a concept that spoke to me. [...]