Bodies of Work > "Falling Forward"

The ladder is suspended by monofilament and moves slightly when you walk by it.
Getting There From Here...
Low fire clay, glaze, wood
2014

There is a deep sense of loss and disconnection when we lose someone close to us. This piece was a reaction to a sudden and tragic loss in my life. Making work is the way I understand the world more clearly, this piece helped me focus my energy in a positive way. I feel like it was transformative in process and finally in becoming finished. More than 6 months passed from start to finish...