My work revolves around the idea of comfort, both physical and psychological. By using material generously and by having a sense of soft gravity in the walls of the pot, I hope to impart a feeling of quietness and contentment. Finger marks and dents are unconcealed and even celebrated, because what could be more comforting than the handmade? I want my pots to be poetic; the sag at the base of a pot may counterpoise a thin, articulated lip or glazed yellow sprinkles around a bird may suggest excitement. I love drawing animals and being engaged in their dramas.

The picture above shows the making of omochi, a Japanese rice cake traditionally made for Japanese New Year. It was great fun as a child being part of the making process and I continue to enjoy it as a comfort food.