Bottles, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glazes, dried flowers
These bottles are an exploration of form and caricature. Instead of the smooth surface associated with glass, these towering bottles are made of a wire frame of stoneware clay. They can't hold water, but are perfect for a climbing vine or dried flowers.
Cups, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze
A simple yet striking pair of cups. The form is a simple cylinder, but the rounded bottom edge and speckling in the glaze gives the cups the illusion of lift and a beautiful surface finish.
Squashed Cup (one of a pair), 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze
This cup is one of custom pair made for a commission. The simple shape is accentuated by the bare clay on the outside and two small indentations where the cup was squeezed prior to firing. This squashed quality is lovely to hold while one drinks from the cup.
Belly Vase, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze
Vase with a large belly. The movement of the glaze around the rim complements the reaching neck of the vessel.
Wood Vases, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze
A matching set, one in white clay and another in a darker clay body. These simple forms are reminiscent of branches from a birch tree.
Teardrop Vase, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze, dried flowers
This vase was thrown on the wheel, then had slip applied to create a wavy texture. The piece was altered to create the teardrop shape at the neck, suggesting the movement of a drop of water.
Mugs, 2022
Cone 6 stoneware and glaze
A set of mugs. A simple foot and throwing lines allow the glaze to shine on these handled pieces.
Ten Hands, 2022
3D printed PLA, fishing line, various objects, graphite on paper
These ten hands are captured pressing against a pane of glass, typing, flipping a coin, rolling dice, and plugging in a USB cable. They invite the viewer to move around to align themselves for the perfect perspective to see the hands in action. By putting each action in a box, these tiny moments in time are captured and put on display.
Found Material Kinetic Sculpture, 2021
Found materials including wood pallets, street signs, cabinets, and more.
Over the course of seven weeks, my team built a kinetic sculpture using trash. To see our website about the project, click here. My main contributions are summarized on the mechanical page.
The sculpture reacted as people walked by, rising each row of "jellyfish" in a simple hello.
Something From Nothing Post-It Sculpture, 2019
Post-Its, cardboard, printer ink
Inspired by Joseph Kosuth's One and Three Chairs, my team of three built this commentary on the piece. Entirely made of Post-Its, the sculpture features a life-sized chair, along with a picture of that chair, and its definition. Both the photo and the definition are also printed on Post-Its.
There is a running joke that Olin College of Engineering, my undergraduate institution, is run entirely on Post-Its. Unlike Kosuth, we created every part of our exhibit, a testament to our engineer tendencies to build, even when what we make might be unnecessary or not useful.
Despite hours of labor, one cannot sit on the chair, nor use any of the Post-Its as intended. We ask again, what is art, and how does it differ from engineering/creating?