Distinct pieces, modest in scale, are at the heart of my work. I concentrate on unobtrusively conveying a sense of attention and mystery through handmade pots that are reserved yet forthright, that seem both brand new and archaic, and that make themselves useful practically and spiritually.

bowl made from local clay with single source glaze, wood fired

wood-fired bowl made with local clay and single source glaze

The name - enbi (炎美) studio - means ‘beauty of the flame’ and consists of two symmetrical characters, 炎 ‘en’ meaning flame, and 美 ‘bi’ meaning beauty.

local hand-dug clay body and clay slip inlay, oxidation fired

cup made from 100% New Mexico clay with local kaolin slip and ash glaze, wood-fired