My work is a vessel for emotion—both mine and the viewer’s. Through ceramic sculpture, I explore the nuanced terrain of the human psyche, guided by an intuitive, process-based approach. Animals often inhabit my forms, not as literal depictions, but as archetypes and symbols that speak to the vulnerability, instinct, and transformation embedded in our inner lives.

My sculptures are shaped by mythology, folktales, and personal experience. These layered influences allow me to speak to universal truths through individual stories. I see clay not just as a medium, but as a collaborator—its physicality, responsiveness and memory make it an ideal conduit for translating emotion into form.

In a world that often demands resolution, I aim to hold space for ambiguity, complexity, and tenderness. My hope is that each piece offers a moment of recognition, a quiet invitation to sit with the fullness of being human.

Stephanie is a ceramic sculptor based in Petaluma, California. Her work delves into the complexities of human emotion, exploring the intersections of psychology, mythology, and personal narrative. Animals frequently appear in her sculptures, acting as vessels for difficult and often unspoken emotional states. Her intuitive, process-oriented approach allows her to transform clay into forms that honor vulnerability, reflection, and the unseen depths of the human experience.