I submitted Ancient Inquiry to Serious Play in the fall. The pieces were created to test and push boundaries in the kiln, each one providing key technical information for my inquiry into firing hollow forms without a core.
This exhibit is in St. Louis at the Craft Alliance through February 27, 2026.
Exhibition Statement: At the heart of craft is the act of play: testing limits, breaking rules, and finding joy in the unexpected. Whether through improvisation, accident, or deliberate experimentation, artists discover new possibilities when they let materials lead the way. The artists in this exhibition celebrate curiosity, risk, and discovery in their creative process. Works might emerge from playful gestures, unconventional techniques, or unexpected combinations of media. They may highlight moments of chance or simply revel in the tactile pleasure of material engagement.