Artist Statement
Relating to the Earth Through Art...SAVI Clayworks is the culmination of my decades-long love affair with clay, the "stuff of life, the living, breathing substance of Mother Earth." It is a celebration of the miracle of clay, the power of fire, and the birth of beauty that occurs when the two meet, something that is totally engaging and astounding to this day.
Realizing that through this humble substance, coupled with the work of my hands and heart, I can reach not only those who see my work, but also countless generations who may happen upon it in the future, can almost take my breath away when I think of it. To know that my fingerprints and manipulation of the clay has the potential to last for millennia is at once awe inspiring and humbling. It is my honor and privilege to work with clay, the miraculous, God-given resource that enriches my life, and hopefully, the lives of my patrons.
