Jamie Parrish

I specialize in wheel-thrown pottery, made for decorative and functional use. My work is ever evolving, with recurring themes of beauty through imperfection.

My style celebrates life’s cycles of change, growth and impermanence through simple surface designs and a soft color palette, paired with occasional interruptions of bold colors and experimental surface decorations. My materials and process are never static and I use both buff and dark stoneware in my studio practice.

Working with clay allows me peaceful moments to process life events and gain perspective. I value integrity, honesty, and authenticity. While holding lofty ideals, I also honor my inherent worth despite all of my faults. I believe that ideals and flaws do not have to be mutually exclusive. I grew up in an ultra-conservative, black and white environment where critical thinking was not practiced.

Although art is an ideal way to share thoughts and ideas, I have zero desire to tell anyone what exactly my work is supposed to mean. After discovering my autonomy later in life, I now value it too much to tell you how to feel about my work.