Ceramic, glass and fabric...





Recycled glass fused to 750 degrees.

Recycled glass and plaster forms.

An exploration of form with recycled heavily inked printmaking scrim and copper wire.








Bisque-fired forms.







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An archive of selected artworks & writing 

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