My fascination with clay started when I saw ancient Mediterranean transport amphorae in my childhood in Lebanon. A few years ago I attended ceramics classes at San Jose City College and it has been a continuous pursuit to understand and replicate the form and function of these vessels. I enjoy experimenting with forms and continue to be inspired by historical objects which have survived the test of time.

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Some of my inspirations are artists like Lucie Rie, Hans Coper, Shozo Michikawa, Hsin-Chuen Lin, Setsuro Shibata, and the many artists and makers who lived in antiquity.

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I teach at Higher Fire Clay Space in San Jose and enjoy introducing others to the joys of clay.

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My logo reflects my feelings about clay- about its permanence and ever lasting nature. I hope you enjoy my work.

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Photo source: Monakhov, S.Iu.; Rogov, E.Ia. "Amphoras of the Panskoe I Necropolis [Amfory nekropolia Panskoe I]" AMA 7 (1990) 128--153.