Artist Statement

I've heard it said that we can find harmony in spite of the contrasting external issues that surround us. I, however, believe that we find harmony because of the relativity that is given to us. Cool water, warm earth and a human touch combined with the uncertainty and volatility of the flame present us with an object that is pleasing to the eye and enjoyable to use. My work emerges from early years spent turning over rocks in the woods and scooping up shells from crystal Missouri rivers. An immersion in nature coupled with an interest in utilizing relativity creates a body of work that speaks with an organic, harmonious voice.

Shows:

1999- 2010 Red Star Studios' Annual Spring and Holiday Shows
1999- 2007 Kansas City Clay Guild's Holiday Tours
2000 The Venue, Lincoln, Nebraska, "A Taste of Kansas City"
2001 Images Art Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri
2001 Spiva Center for the Arts, "National Craft Biennial"
2002-2007 Red Star Studios' "Rising Stars"
2002 "Corks and Canvas", The Jayne Gallery
2004 Spiva Center for the Arts,
2005 “ Functional Ceramics” Wayne Center for the Arts

Juried Exhibitions:

2001 "Cultures Without Borders", sponsored by the Historical Northeast Cultural Arts Commission.
2002 "Bowl a Rama", sponsored by Laguna Clay Company, Leyson Gallery
2007 “By The Ounce” NCECA
2007 “Strictly Functional Pottery National”

Invitationals:

2002 "Winterfest 2002", Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, Maryland
2005 “16 Women-16 Perspectives”, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Missouri
2007 “Kentucky Grown”, representing Missouri at University of Kentucky, Lexington
2008 “Pouring Vessels”, Macon Arts, Macon, Georgia
2008 “Bountiful Table”, Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Missouri
2010 “La Mesa”, NCECA

Fairs:

2003-2009 Brookside Art Annual, Kansas City, Missouri
2003-2005 Prairie Village Art Festival, Kansas City, Missouri
2003-2004 Minnesota Crafts Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota
2003-2005 Westport Art Festival, Kansas City, Missouri
2003 Twin Cities Fine Craft Market, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2004 Art Fair at Laumeier, St. Louis, Missouri
2004,2005, 2007, 2008 Plaza Art Fair, Kansas City, Missouri
2005, 2007 Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines, Iowa
2007 Cherry Creek Art Festival, Denver, Colorado
2008 ACC Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
2009 Columbus Art Festival, Columbus Ohio

Publications:

“500 Cups”, Lark Publication
“Surfaces, Glazes & Firing” by Angelica Pozo

Workshops:

City Arts Center , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2007
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri 2008
Potters Depot, Buffalo, Wyoming 2010

Awards:

Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission, Award of Merit, 2002