In 1997, I studied ceramics at MOA, a Japanese school in Toluca, Mexico. In 2003, I completed my studies at Marlboro College in Vermont, where I majored in ceramics and printmaking. For about thirteen years I worked with clay, building large, hollow, coil formed sculptures.
After college, I moved to Pátzcuaro, Michoacán –a small town three hours north of Mexico City– and built my first ceramic kiln. During the year I was there, I made a series of sculptures that felt very personal. I was inspired by the ceramics of Ancient West Mexico; the work of my favorite ceramist, Hans Coper; and Martin Puryear's majestic sculptures. I used stoneware clay, and covered the surface with metal oxides. The sculptures are approximately 27 inches tall.
After college, I moved to Pátzcuaro, Michoacán –a small town three hours north of Mexico City– and built my first ceramic kiln. During the year I was there, I made a series of sculptures that felt very personal. I was inspired by the ceramics of Ancient West Mexico; the work of my favorite ceramist, Hans Coper; and Martin Puryear's majestic sculptures. I used stoneware clay, and covered the surface with metal oxides. The sculptures are approximately 27 inches tall.
 |  |
 |  |
