BoxSparrow

Box Sparrow Studio was established in 2014 when I came to the conclusion that clay was the right medium for me. My work is primarily wheel thrown with a focus on simplicity and a minimal aesthetic. I’m drawn to the ways that handmade pieces are integrated into families and passed down generationally. I can recall the many meals gathered around the table as a child in our Georgia home, cherishing specific pieces used for holidays, family traditions and the every day. This feeling of nostalgia combined with the desire for my creations to become family heirlooms challenges me to slow down when creating. It pushes me to focus on the craftsmanship and quality of each piece so that they may be used for years to come.

I’m motivated by the idea that each handmade piece is a way of opposing mass production. The contemplative flow of studio work allows me to slow down, becoming a way for me to resist the daily temptation to partake in a culture that is often fast-paced, distracted and demanding instant gratification.