Shimmering Sunlight
Series:
Shimmering Sunlight
Year:
2025
As an observer, I cherish the brief moments of inspiration that life offers all throughout the world. In India, I have watched the shimmering waves from the shores of the Bay of Bengal. In Utah, I have admired gleaming sunlight on freshly fallen snow on the mountains. Peering into the kiln at peak temperature, I have been in awe of the bright white light. Close to my heart, I hold the significant memory of my dog’s passing, who laid in my lap as the ball of light escaped her. I gather these fleeting moments and carry them into my studio.
Reliving these happenings in my mind leads me to investigate the fundamental forms found in nature. The idea that all of earth’s creatures have common patterns of geometry and structure captivates me. Are there forms that I might create that can successfully convey these attributes?
The clay that I sculpt and model, it turns out, also shapes and molds me. I am drawn to vitreous porcelain because of the way in which it both absorbs and reflects light. I have used a CNC machine to create models and molds for slip casting. These processes are repetitive in nature, commanding my attention in ways that are both meditative and contemplative.
As I have been shaped by my experiences and surroundings, I have evolved. I am filled with gratitude for my journey as a creative artist. I have had countless opportunities to both gather and share information and inspiration. The world is, of course, transient, but this exhibition expresses my understanding of the world at this time, including that vivid memory of shimmering sunlight on the snow.
