The purpose of this research project is to find a ceramic glaze with the best clarity on red and white clay, using accessible chemicals, which is fired to mid-range temperatures (~1,150°C to ~1,260°C). Clear glazes are the foundation for nearly all glazes used in ceramics
Growing up in the Southern California suburbs, I’ve always loved exploring the little pockets of nature around me. I find endless joy in viewing the resilience of the remnants of nature that have survived humanity's encroachment. That resilience inspires hope for me as both my rights and
This work is part of a commission to create 50 slipcast mugs for a client. This involved the production of a master model, several plaster molds, and developing a glaze which resembled lava rock for the exterior that found a balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Glazes were all mixed with random assortments of chemicals with the intention of producing green and brushed on. I wanted heavy strokes which remained visible on some dishes but others melted into a thick center Cone 10 alternating between reduction and oxidation The random assortment of unreproducible glazes formed a
This sculpture and performance was a response to the Huntington Beach city council's attempt to privatize the Huntington Beach Public Library without holding a vote in 2023 and install a biased group of representatives chosen by the unanimously MAGA city council to decide what books would be allowed