This pottery is inspired by the ceramics of antiquity. Art from the civilizations of the Fertile Crescent, which has survived to this day, evokes a desert world — a world which remains largely a mystery. In this hurried life we seek rest and repose — an oasis where refreshment and peace prevail.

These pots are from that place and, it is hoped, radiate a sense of history, of mystery and dignity. They're called OASIS out of an appreciation for integrated living and a guess that we may recover a certain dignity by finding a model in our own past. My love of the desert informs the color choices. The pitted and multicolored surfaces are intentional. May they bring desert textures, colors, quietude — and mystery — to the table.