Bio
Ceramicist. Designer. Maker
I was first introduced to pottery by a studio potter in Malawi then introduced to design thinking and ceramic manufacturing techniques during my BA 3D Designer Maker programme at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent.
My work revolves around the dialogue that happens between the maker and the material during the creative process, mostly through material investigation and process-led approaches. Some of my forms are influenced by traditional Korean pottery due to my heritage and interest in the historical and cultural aspects of clay. Through my work, I hope to continue to grow my personal language as a maker, aiming for a higher quality of making.
Education and Work
Pottery assistant to Margaret O'Rorke, Oxford, UK (2022)
Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK (2019-2022)
Houghton College, Houghton NY, USA (2017-2019)
Rift Valley Academy, Kijabe Kenya (2011-2017)
Awards
One to Watch Award (BA) 3D Designer Maker at Staffordshire University - Keith Brymer Jones (2022)
Excellence Use of Clay 3D Designer Maker at Staffordshire University - Valentine Clays (2022)
Ceramic Excellence at Staffordshire University - Shelley group (2022)
Certificate of Distinction - Ortlip Gallery 30th Annual Juried student exhibition, Houghton College (2018)
Exhibitions
London Design Festival, London UK (2022)
New Designers - Business Design Centre, Islington UK (2022)
Degree show - Staffordshire university, Stoke-on-Trent UK (2022)
20th Annual Juried Student Exhibition - Ortlip Gallery, Houghton NY, USA (2018)