In the world of ceramics, limestone contamination is traditionally seen as a catastrophic failure. When clay containing calcium carbonate is fired, it initially appears stable. However, as the fired body absorbs moisture from the air, the lime expands with enough force to shatter the surface from within. This delayed destruction, known as "lime pop," can occur days or even weeks after the work leaves the kiln.

While most ceramicists view "lime pop" as a technical malfunction, I am drawn to its raw energy and transformational power. It serves as a physical manifestation of the digital cloud: a space that feels stable, yet is inherently volatile and prone to sudden change. By isolating the lime pop, and engineering a specific recipe and firing cycle, I capture the exact moment when a work transitions from form into dust.

I translate digital data into physical form by 3D printing it and making a mold. The mold is then filled with a specialized wet lime-rich clay mixture. After de-molding and drying, the solid objects are fired between  Cone 06–9, (1000°C-1280°C)

“Liberator” focuses on the dark side of file sharing, showcasing world first 3D printed gun, Liberator by Defense Distributed in 2013.

“Connector” was created with three rod connectors files (y245 length45thicker, 4 way cross connector 11, Rod 90/18) that are a remix from the original (Every Rod Connector 3.0) which is available through ‘Thingiverse’ on-line. It is an example of how anyone can contribute to an existing file for slightly different purposes, and also share them to be altered, and used.