Some say you don't need an artist's statement because your art work should speak for itself. However, putting together a statement about your art gives a reader an idea of what inspires the art and what you hope to communicate with your art (if anything). As a three dimensional medium, one of the most enjoyable aspects of pottery is the touch and feel and hopefully the artist statement can convey that as well.

Our statement is below.

Our journey with clay is inspired by the basic elements of water, earth and fire. We attempt to capture the essence of these elements in form, color and function. Our forms include vessels to hold flowers, plants, candle light, food and a simple Nativity. The smooth textures and earthy browns, blues and green colors in our work represent the abundance of clay, water and plant life in the beautiful Oregon environment that we live and work in. We are also inspired by the spawning fish in the NW and look for ways to alter our basic shapes to allow them to jump out of the surface our designs. Remember that thou hast made me of clay; and wilt thou turn me to dust again? (Job 10:9)