Through the patient hand and guidance of a beautiful teacher, my aunt Polingaysi, I learned the basic techniques and philosophy I now use in my pottery creations. My clay creations reflect the aesthetic influences of the southwest environment and values passed down through our family. Form, textures, contrasts, shadow, the softness of desert color hues are foremost in my work. I am not restricted by a particular tradition, rather I'm free to innovate. Creativity will always be my challenge.
Pottery is more than a physical creation.
It embodies both the earthiness of our heritage and a spiritual commitment. So I must work humbly when I pick up the humblest of earth's material, the clay. By Grace my Creator gave me everlasting hope. My clay gives me an artist's life.