I create vessels and sculptures that explore themes of cultural history, resilience, and transformation. I custom blend, reclaim, and work with sustainably sourced clay from my family’s land in Northeast Texas—The Pineywoods. This iron-rich dirt, once the main ingredient in my famous mudpies (which I may or may not have sampled) and the chalk for hopscotch games in the middle of a country road with my cousins, now forms the foundation of my art.

This land holds more than clay—it carries stories passed down through generations. My work reflects the deep connection I feel to this place, blending its raw materials with research, ancestral narratives, childhood memories, and reflections on social issues. By reimagining materials shaped by time, fire, and memory, I honor history and reveal the beauty in what is often overlooked.

Sustainability remains essential to my practice, allowing me to work with the land that shaped my childhood while paying tribute to my grandparents and the legacy of those who came before me. As Dr. A. B. Cummings describes, I strive to create “beautiful objects that can hold the hopes of many generations.” Custom blending clays creates unique variations—each a reflection of the rich, diverse shades of the Earth, much like the memories of my youth.