American Stoneware clay, glaze.
impressions of coral reefs pressed
directly into the clay, transforming a daily ritual into an act of ecological
mindfulness. The surface relief evokes the intricate textures of living coral, a
reminder of these vital yet vulnerable
ecosystems that produce more oxygen
than trees and are among the most
endangered environments on Earth.
The top of the pour-over is tinted with
stains and coated in a clear glaze, fired to cone 6 oxidation. The mug is finished with multiple glazes and fired to cone 10 reduction. This deliberate contrast
reflects how colors shift as one descends deeper beneath the ocean’s surface—bright, lively tones fading into subtler, more mysterious hues.
The handle of the mug flows in the form of a ribbon eel, a species found in thriving coral reef habitats, symbolizing
movement, resilience, and the
interconnection of all living systems.
By embedding coral textures into a vessel held each day, this work collapses the distance between human life on land and the underwater worlds that sustain our planet. It serves as a socially conscious and ecological object — inviting reflection on how everyday rituals can foster a deeper awareness of our dependence on, and responsibility toward, the Earth’s oceans.
sculpture, photography, art direction