


The poppy’s earliest references, for medicinal and recreational use, are from the ancient land of Sumeria, now Iraq and Kuwait. With their cultivation of the flower, word spread and it became one of the most important and profitable products on the Silk Road. Civilizations rose and fell, yet this delicate flower endured.

PASSIONATE LOVE
2021 wheel-thrown ceramic, hand-painted oxides with transparent glaze, crackled and gilded with gold enamel
9.5 x 10cm y 10 x 10cm, unique pieces
Parejas Series
[SOLD]



Lavender’s origin is the Mediterranean, Middle East and India. Its history goes back some 2500 years. It’s a flowering plant of the mint family known for its beauty, its sweet floral fragrance and multiple uses. Its name is from the Latin ‘lavare’ meaning ‘to wash’. The Romans used Lavender to scent their baths, beds, clothes and even hair. They also discovered its medicinal properties.



Devotion exists in many different kinds of relationships, from romantic to familial and in friendships. I created this ‘Parejas’ series to connect and be shared between two people, much like a friendship necklace is shared with each “half” of the whole to each person in the relationship.
2021 wheel-thrown ceramic, hand-painted oxides with transparent glaze, crackled and gilded with gold enamel
9 x 9cm y 9.5 x 8.5cm, unique pieces
Parejas Series
[SOLD]

The sky represents the spirit. It is inspiration, creativity and vitality. It also serves as a bridge between tangible matter and the ether that is the still space that contains and holds.


Seagulls in flight remind us to view life from different perspectives, solve problems by looking at them from different angles, and that we have the ability to rise and fly above our circumstances. That it’s time to take a different perspective on things. That solutions lie in changing attitudes towards problems at hand.
Life is made up of limitations and restrictions, some are beneficial, others work against us, most are self-imposed. This match set is a reminder that like the sea and sky, our souls and spirits are indestructible and without limit. How we see ourselves, others and life are the restrictions and limitations.

LIMITLESS
2021 wheel-thrown ceramic, hand-painted oxides with transparent glaze, crackled and gilded with gold enamel
10.5 x 9.5cm y 9.5 x 8.5cm, unique pieces
Parejas Series
[SOLD]



Two things occurred this year that had me thinking about my own origin story pre-assimilation survival mode.



The second is my hope to have my own kids, a biological relationship with another human that I’ve not had since age 2, going through IVF, and having it fail. I haven’t been able to talk about it much and even now emotions and tears rise and swell. Connecting with KAD and creating art are helping me through.

1 + 1 =3
My birth father, me and giving me up. My White mother, me and adoption. Being KAD, White society, and racism. My partner, myself, and our relationship. Having a baby. But this set is also about my birth father, me and forgiveness. My White mother, and understanding. Being KAD, White Society and demanding equality. Hope.
What do they and the representation of 3s mean to you?
2021 wheel-thrown ceramic, hand-painted oxides with transparent and matte glazes, crackled and gilded with gold enamel
10.5 x 7cm y 11 x 6.5cm, unique pieces
Parejas Series
[SOLD]



Ladybugs also represent a time of fruition of dreams and wishes. A master in the art of metamorphosis, they transform from a hideous larva to a beautiful insect adorned with bright colors. Maybe you have made or are considering making important changes in your life or have done so recently as I have… Ladybugs remind us to accept and appreciate our blessings in life.

Like the ladybug, I underwent a transformation this year from curator to full-time creator. It’s been a long time coming. A seemingly impossible dream that unimaginable circumstances made possible laying the groundwork for change. With all challenges in life, there are opportunities for learning, growth and transmutation… to be better versions of ourselves, to speak our truth and heal, to form new healthy habits, to live life intentionally and in gratitude.
I couldn’t imagine that this would be my life a year ago.
Believe in yourself and dare!
2021 wheel-thrown ceramic, hand-painted oxides with transparent glaze, crackled and gilded with gold enamel
10 x 9cm y 9.5 x 9.5cm, unique pieces
Parejas Series
[SOLD]
Relationships, with others and the one had with oneself. Dig deep.
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