WORK

MAIKO SERIES

This series treats unglazed chamotte clay as a tactile canvas for hand-painted colorful motifs. The name “maiko” comes from the Japanese term for an apprentice geisha and literally means “dance child.” Each piece is painted freehand, so no two are alike. The rhythm of the brush gives the forms a quiet sense of movement—like a dance—turning everyday vessels into small, graphic objects. Designed primarily for the table, these cups and bowls balance crisp geometry with raw, unglazed surfaces.

BABYLON SERIES

This series is rooted in geometric patterning informed by African and other ethnographic textiles I study during regular visits to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris. The motifs are rhythmically ordered yet deliberately carry small irregularities—the human trace that keeps them alive. Black-and-white graphics rest on earth-toned, rough, unglazed chamotte clay, creating a soft, organic contrast. The collection focuses on decorative objects—vases, bowls, and wall pieces—balancing strict geometry with tactile materiality.

WALL OBJECTS

Objects on the wall—not just pictures—shift how a room feels. This series began as plates and squares meant to be hung, then evolved into varied shapes with more experimental, freehand painting.  Made for the eye’s pleasure each piece includes an integrated wooden hanging system and is ready to hang.