Ceramics
Dumpster divers series (New Harmony Clay Project 2024)
Dumpster Divers
Dumpster Divers
Dumpster Divers
Found object series 1 (2023-2024)
I noticed a running theme through the furniture on the curb, the “too-orange” faux pine
wood furniture. These pieces of craft reductive furniture were over manufactured from the late
90s and far too late into the 2000s. The collecting and storing of this furniture (while having no
place to put it) inspired decisions on how to present the work. Through arranging these discarded
domestic objects with my ceramics, I am prompted with various questions: What is
directing trends? Why are values leaning away from valuable objects? What is the allure of fast
furniture culture? What is the current state of consumer consciousness? And what does storage
charge objects with?
Arrangement VII
Arrangement VII
Arrangement VII
Arrangement I
Arrangement I
Arrangement I
Arrangement II
Arrangement II
Arrangement II
Arrangement III
Arrangement III
Arrangement III
Arrangement IV
Arrangement IV
Arrangement IV
Arrangement V
Arrangement V
Arrangement VI
Arrangement VI
Arrangement IIX
Arrangement IIX
Arrangement IX
Arrangement X
Arrangement X
Arrangement X
Books
Arranging Discard (2023)
Two post-bound, handmade books made as apart of the masters statement and thesis requirements. Can be found at the Cranbrook Academy of Art Library collections and my parent's house.
Arranging Discard 1 of 2
Arranging Discard
Prowler by Fleetwood (2024)
A collaboration with my good friend and colleague Lance Kriesch. A hand-bound series of twenty-five books containing poetry and photos aiming at presence, productivity, and intentionality in everyday life/menial tasks. These were produced semi-officially in the Working Mens Institute in New Harmony, IN. A community book talk was hosted through Black Lodge Coffee Roasters. Can be found in the Working Mens Institute archival collection.
Receipt Book II (2024)
A one-off book of receipts, tickets, and wrappers collected on my travels in Shanghai. Quickly put together over many evenings. Receipts heavily contrast the pay-by-phone processes, getting a familiar piece of paper after a technological rigamarole offered me a great deal of comfort and not to mention many of the graphics are well designed. Can be found in my private collection.
