2320 2nd Avenue North: Urban Standard

I use mid to high-fire clay & glazes, which offer me a range of finishes & natural variations I grew to love while using the variety of kilns at the Univerisity of Montevallo, though I only have 2 kilns now. I use an array of slips, stains, glazes, underglazes, & even a few overglazes to create my work. In the last few years, I have focused a bit more on exploring jewelry making, but still using my clay skills within that context.  I enjoy a variety of mediums, but sitting down at the potter’s wheel or slab table reminds me of the joy in the process.

Currently in my work, I like to incorporate the use of found objects to embellish the formal qualities of my work such as texture, color & design. Keeping an eye toward function & quality is also an important part of the creative process for me. I’ve started using some printmaking & graphic design elements to give my work a playfulness as well, bringing a little bit of modernity to the traditional expectations of works in clay. This has become a collaborative effort as recently, Holly has joined Olaria Studio as a production assistant as well as in the initial design process. She has come a long way in understanding the creative process and in the materials in which we work.