artist statement

The primary sources of inspiration in my pots and tiles are patterns in Iranian and Islamic art and architecture. These patterns are based on elaborate geometric interpretations of nature that, when broken down and taken apart, are often comprised of simple shapes such as the square, the circle and the triangle. Floral imagery and architectural drawings appear alongside Islamic patterns, complicating assumed distinctions between representation and abstraction.  This imbues the work with an imagined sense of time and place. The layers of colors and imagery are drawn from different cultures and time periods. The attempt to harmonize seemingly disparate elements results in pots that feel both familiar and eccentric.