"I am interested in pottery that is joyous; objects that weave into our daily lives through use, pots that decorate our living spaces with character and elegance. Teapots celebrate our drinking tea; a pitcher decorates a mantel when not in use; a mug with slight texture inside the handle allows our fingers to discover uniqueness. In making cream and sugar sets I am curious about their own inherent dialogue; the set itself is reminiscent of close conversations, and their ritual celebratory use.
I am insistent about making things with my hands. A need for beautiful domestic objects and an instinctual drive to create things are tremendous dance partners for idea and desire. Utilitarian pottery supports and represents our intimate rituals of nourishment and celebration."
(See CERAMICS MONTHLY, November, 1998 for more information on Julia Galloway.)
