Kathy’s pieces are influenced by the 19th and 20th century artists who distilled compositions into simpler shapes and colors, focusing on key elements to create a harmonious image. Her pieces combine hand made tile with applied three dimensional sculptural elements to convey depth and visual interest. Incorporated into her work are custom mixed glazes and fused glass which further add to the dimensionality.
I have participated in various artistic endeavors for many years, along side a professional career in business and computer science. In recent years, I have been able to focus once again on my first love; ceramics. Over the past several years, I have developed the skills and style which makes my work unique. The wall murals I create are a combination of hand formed, glazed tiles including accents of fused glass and applied three dimensional sculptural forms, creating scenes from the natural world. The functional work combines elements of the wall mural sculptural design with utilitarian form. Both types of work are usually fired to cone 6 or finished in the Raku process.
