Holding Space: Vessels of Presence and Pause
This collection explores the vessel not only as a container, but as a symbol—for holding and for release, for presence and for process. Some forms are round and grounded, inviting stillness and breath. Others reach, lean, or unfold, suggesting movement, vulnerability, and change. Together, they hold space for the in-between: the moment before expression, the quiet where transformation gathers.
Crafted by hand and fire, each piece bears subtle asymmetries, layered surfaces, and elemental finishes that echo the emotional textures of living—especially for those navigating the unseen paths of aging, neurodivergence, and mental renewal. Whether they cradle flowers or simply stand as they are, these vessels speak to the human need to carry and to be carried, to be shaped and to shape.
They remind us that beauty isn’t always in what’s held, but in the act of holding itself.
Seasons of Growth
These forms are nurturing and protective, almost like different parts of oneself gathered together in stillness. The name speaks to the emotional work of growing older—embracing vulnerability, creating inner stability, and honoring the body’s changing needs.
The hand-built nature shows in their subtly irregular curves and slightly off-kilter necks, lending each piece a unique presence while still feeling like a cohesive set. The muted earth tones from the salt firing create soft transitions between matte and glossy textures, further emphasizing their organic feel.
There’s a quiet intimacy in the way these forms relate to each other—stacked or paired, they seem to echo natural growth patterns, like seed pods or nesting stones. The simplicity of form invites contemplation, while the textured surfaces reward a closer look.
Large - Width: 5.75 inches; Height: 10.5 inches
Medium - Width: 5.5 inches; Height: 8.75 inches
Small - Width: 4.25 inches; Height: 5 inches
Spaces Between
This trio of hand-built, rectangular-formed sculptures reads like a modular landscape of thought—minimalist yet expressive, grounded yet open. The negative space in each piece invites air and light to move through them, as if they were soft frames for the world beyond.
The interplay between their blocky forms and delicate lavender stems creates a contrast between rigidity and organic life, reinforcing the theme of balance. Each piece is unique in proportion and posture, but they relate closely—like ideas in a sequence, or emotions in motion. They highlight quiet structure—a collection of shapes that are introspective without being still, open without being empty. They reflect your process of calming a busy mind through touch and repetition, forming boundaries that make space for breath.
Large - Width: 7.60 inches; Height: 9.75 inches
Medium - Width: 6 inches; Height: 3.75 inches
Small - Width: 4 inches; Height: 4.25 inches
Still Becoming
With its curved silhouette and hollowed center, Still Becoming rests in the quiet tension between form and void. It is a piece that leans into vulnerability—not as a weakness, but as a gesture of strength. The opening at its core suggests transparency and trust, an invitation to see not just the exterior but what lies within.
Its surface bears the slow imprint of fire and time: crackled glaze, muted hues, subtle specks and irregularities that mirror the imperfect beauty of emotional landscapes. There’s a sense of rooted stillness here, but also movement—the way an inhale expands the chest or a moment of pause clears the mind.
This vessel doesn’t just hold flowers; it holds metaphor. It honors the emotional labor of staying open when it would be easier to close. In a world that often celebrates polish, Still Becoming offers another truth: that there is grace in remaining unfinished, and beauty in the spaces we leave unguarded.
Width: 9.60 inches; Height: 11.5 inches
Weathered Balance
This vessel holds a sense of inward attention. Its wide, rounded form rises from a narrower base, creating a feeling of balance rather than permanence. Softened openings allow light, air, and quiet movement to pass through, making the interior as active as the surface.
The crackled glaze records time and touch, echoing the slow weathering of stone or bark shaped by exposure rather than force. Rather than asserting itself, the piece rests in a state of poised stillness. It speaks to the act of holding without tension—of allowing space rather than securing it. Whether containing flowers or standing empty, the vessel honors pause as a meaningful state, where presence deepens and transformation gathers quietly.
Width: 11.50 inches; Height: 11 inches
Shifting Horizons: Vessels of Layer and Light
This collection explores the vessel as a meeting place—where color, surface, and time converge. Each form carries horizontal movement, like land meeting sky or water settling into shore. Layered glazes drift and blend across the surface, recording moments of flow, pause, and change. Though similar in shape, each vase speaks its own quiet language, shaped by fire, gravity, and touch. Together, they reflect how presence accumulates slowly, and how transformation often arrives in subtle shifts rather than sudden change.
Tidal Flow
This vase carries the calm of a paused tide. Cool blues and muted greens settle into layered bands, softened by gentle transitions and subtle drips that feel guided rather than forced. The surface evokes shoreline air, distant water, and the moment just before movement resumes. Though the form is steady and contained, the glaze tells a quieter story of flow—of letting motion exist without urgency. It is a vessel shaped by restraint, patience, and trust in process.
Width: 7.8 inches; Height: 6.6 inches; Depth: 3.15 inches
Desert Short
This vessel holds a landscape that feels both coastal and arid, as if water has passed through and left its memory behind. Warm ochres and muted blues stretch across the surface like sand meeting sky, tide receding into distance. A small dark mark interrupts the expanse—readable as a figure, a trace, a moment of human scale within something much larger. The piece speaks to movement through time and terrain, to places shaped by both presence and absence. It reflects the quiet tension between land and water, solitude and belonging, and the way meaning gathers in the spaces we pass through rather than occupy.
Width: 7.8 inches; Height: 6.6 inches; Width: 1.6 inches