Diminution was a six-month self-directed pottery practice that began with a goal of symmetry and shifted toward embracing uncertainty and imperfection. Each piece became a research artifact, somewhere on the spectrum between intentional accident and uncontrolled failure. It all began with an intention to heal through making.
During my practice, I became fascinated by the relationship between potter, clay, and wheel. I used specific movements to shape each piece, but the form was always at the mercy of the material. No two could ever be replicated exactly, which made each one unique.
