I work primarily with nerikomi, a Japanese ceramic technique where coloured clays are layered so the pattern runs through the entire body of the piece. Nothing is painted on. What you see is revealed from within, which makes the process equal parts planning, patience and a healthy respect for things that refuse to be rushed.

Each object begins as tinted clay mixed to precise tones, then cut, stacked and compressed into patterned blocks. From these I slice and hand-build my forms, rarely seeing the full design until the final stages. It adds a small but reliable element of suspense, which keeps the work interesting and me politely on my toes. After firing, every surface is carefully sanded to bring the pattern into focus.

The result is functional ceramics designed for everyday rituals. Patterns unfold gradually, surfaces reward attention and forms settle comfortably into daily life. They are objects that invite a closer look and, more often than not, a second one just to be sure.