I grew up in Seattle and moved to Louisville a few years ago, where pottery shifted from a simple hobby into a central part of my life. My journey to clay has been shaped by unexpected paths: first as a chemist, then as a chef, and now as a ceramic artist. Each of these experiences informs my work, chemistry deepening my curiosity about materials and glazes, cooking teaching me the importance of craft and presentation, and ceramics bringing it all together in functional pieces meant to be used a