My sculptural furniture emerges from an experimental ceramic practice that continues to be influenced by the diverse landscapes I have inhabited across the United States. These chairs serve as functional sculptures, each a reflection of my role as an observer attempting to navigate the paradoxes that thrive in our late-capitalist society. As I delve into the past and the present, my ceramic chairs become vessels of speculative futures.

While the history of ceramics is inextricably linked to its potential for utility through pottery, my work aims to diverge from this conventional relationship. Characterized by its paradoxical nature of being both incredibly durable and inherently fragile, ceramics defies expectations in the realm of seating. Unlike chairs typically crafted from more robust and forgiving materials like wood and metal, my objective is to incite curiosity and skepticism upon initial encounter, only to then usher in a surprise of capability and unexpected comfort. This duality between fragility and utility is at the heart of my exploration into the boundaries between ceramic sculpture and furniture.