Ceramic Artwork
My work is inspired by my academic background in neuroscience and mental health and the beautiful nature that surrounds my home in New York!
2026 Ceramic Sculpture Portfolio
Burnout Series, Part I: Keep It Together March 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 16" x 5" x 5" When juggling various roles as we navigate life, we are often expected to keep it together, hold it in, and carry on as if we are okay. This can be one of the most isolating human experiences that everyone experiences at one point or another in their life; carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. This vessel is representative of this experience, with each ball and coil of clay barely holding on to one another, overwhelmed by stress, ready to fall apart. Burnout Series March 2026 - Present The Burnout Series is an ongoing project that documents the various stages of devolution that ultimately lead to mental burnout.
Burnout Series, Part II: Holding On March 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 11" x 9" x 9" This piece captures the transition into burnout; this is a period in which some semblance of togetherness still remains but things are beginning to unravel; a state in which successfully juggling various roles is no longer possible. This piece marks the beginning of the breakdown of self in the process of becoming burnt out. Burnout Series March 2026 - Present The Burnout Series is an ongoing project that documents the various stages of devolution that ultimately lead to mental burnout.
Burnout Series, Part III: Bursting at the Seems June 2026 9" x 9" x 17" A person can only handle so much before true feelings begin to seep out. This vessel emanates the experience of being unable to hold in emotions through the unraveling coils and cascading glaze drips. Burnout Series March 2026 - Present The Burnout Series is an ongoing project that documents the various stages of devolution that ultimately lead to mental burnout.
Beneath the Surface September 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 9" x 3" x 2.5" This work explores the juxtaposition between internal and external experiences. The solid black exterior conceals the contrasting white, skeletal interior, creating focus on what lies within. This piece reflects the often invisible nature of personal hardships and the vulnerability it takes to allow these hidden parts of ourselves to be seen. This work draws inspiration from clinical work and personal experiences with mental illness.
Frontal Lobe Development June 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 4" x 2" x 11" The flower serves as an extension of the piece that embodies the personal emotional experiences associated with turning 25, the year in which your brain is done growing. Reviewing the studies that determined this during my undergraduate education revealed that this research simply ended at the age of 25, suggesting that there is still room for far more development and growth. According to society, “my brain is done growing,” however, I still feel I have so much to learn and so much room for growth.
Losing My Mind June 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 3.5" x 2" x 10.5" In the creation of this piece, the original sculpture had a head to complete the piece that did not survive the process. Initially upset by this “mistake,” I found that this brought an entirely new meaning to the piece. Oftentimes, when I feel most overwhelmed it seems to come out of nowhere when really, the structural integrity was flawed from the beginning, cracks forming beneath the surface far before I ever realized something was wrong in the first place. This piece is a testament to my journey in navigating my mental health and chronic illness. While the piece is not physically whole, it is still complete as am I.
Reemergence February 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 10.5" x 8" x 8" What started as a snowy January day trapped in my house, turned into a surprisingly successful experiment. As I began to create, I found that the coils and form naturally began to resemble prior works of mine done in college. Stuck at home that day, I took the opportunity to review much of my previous work and draw inspiration from it. This piece serves as my first major exploration of neurological form and shapes in clay after reconnecting with the ideas I had explored during undergrad. I am continuing to build forms similar to this and explore neurological concepts.
Coping Ugly May 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 4” x 2” x 8.5” The term “coping ugly” stems from concepts discussed within my graduate grief counseling course. This phrase implies that coping with loss of any kind has no one, prescribed means of healing; rather, we all must do whatever is personally necessary to cope: cry, scream, yell, break something, etc. This piece is reflective of both the internal and external experience of coming to terms with loss. This piece began as a perfectly sculpted figure and was manipulated by shooting the clay with arrows, piercing the core. Over and over again, the piece fell into the mud, becoming embedded with iron rich soil on the surface. Loss leaves massive emotional wounds and scars within its wake and this piece highlights the persistence and strength needed to overcome loss.
Grounded May 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 13" x 8” x 8" The feeling of being grounded is something I achieve through spending time outside, surrounded by the woods behind my childhood home in Somers, NY. Working outside and using materials collected from the environment around me serves as a meditative practice within my work and this piece represents this intersection of mind and nature. A tree cannot grow without soil and this piece is made possible by mud from the earth.
Unlearning May 2026 Cone 04 Raku Clay & Glaze 6" x 6" x 7" Unlearning is a process of reexamining the beliefs and experiences that have become rooted within us over time. While my perspectives have evolved over time, I remain connected to the experiences that have shaped me; rather than rejecting my past, I acknowledge it as the foundation that supports my continued growth. This vessel reflects the ongoing process of untangling inherent biases and using knowledge gained from past experiences as a way to navigate present uncertainty, curiosity, and creative freedom. This piece underwent the raku firing process which is inherently unpredictable. While the original sculptural foundation remains intact through this process, its surface is responsive to the smoke, flames, and rapid temperature changes, creating a unique and uncontrollable finish. Rather than trying to control the outcome, I have surrendered to the unpredictability, letting go, and unlearning while still remaining connected to my roots.
Anxiety April 2026 Cone 6 Stoneware Clay & Glaze 9.5" x 9.5" x 9.5" This piece is a representation of the somatic sensations related to the experience of anxiety that I have lived both personally and professionally working in the mental health field. By education, I am a therapist but I've been on the other side for far longer. Working on masters in counseling in my twenties has been quite the journey learning to care for my own mental health and of others. Most of all, art has been the biggest form of release and transformation for me. Working with clay has allowed me to deeply reflect upon my experiences personally and professionally. From this, I have grown immensely and working in this way has allowed me to create things beyond what I ever thought possible.
2025-2026 Ceramic Work
