Who I Am
My ceramic work is deeply rooted in both my personal story and passions. Growing up along the western coast of Michigan, I spent countless hours exploring the quiet beauty of the Great Lakes’ beaches—an experience that shaped my love for natural textures and calming colors. In 2025, I moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, where my lifelong dream of living by the ocean became a reality. Days spent collecting shells and shark teeth continue to inspire the aesthetic choices I bring into my artwork.
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Ceramics hold a special place in my heart because of their balance between form and function. I’m drawn to the way handmade pieces can add both beauty and comfort to daily life.
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There’s also a spiritual layer to my creative process. One of the most meaningful connections I’ve found is between ceramics and the biblical story of creation. Genesis 2:7 says, "God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life." I’m struck by the idea that something as simple as clay was chosen for something so sacred. In the same way, each piece I make starts as a humble lump of clay and slowly takes shape—formed, refined, glazed, and fired—until it becomes something purposeful and beautiful. The transformation reflects a deeper story that continues to inspire my work.
More Than Just a Name
The name of my business was not something I had planned on changing, but one morning, out of the blue, the name was whispered to me when pottery was the last thing on my mind.
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Fourth in the Fire Pottery
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Initially, I thought it was a perfect fit for my pottery business, as the process of clay and glaze transformation in extreme heats resonated with the name. However, I decided to dive further into the story and understand why I felt compelled to change the name of my business.
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In the book of Daniel, three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—were thrown into a furnace to be executed for defying a command from the king that contradicted God's teachings. Remarkably, “the fire did not harm their bodies, nor was a hair on their heads singed”. When the king looked into the furnace, he saw a fourth figure who "looks like a son of the gods."
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As a Christian in today’s culture, there is a sense of fear when speaking out and taking a stand. Even when our words are spoken with love, we worry about society attaching false labels to us. However, we cannot lead the world to Christ by conforming to it. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we must demonstrate a higher power, a greater purpose, and higher mortality than the world we live in. Proclaiming God's truth may lead to persecution. However, we find hope in knowing that this life is not the end. Throughout all trials and tribulations, a faithful Lord stands by our side.