Emily is wearing the Low Rise Bootcut in Light Denim

 

I’m Emily and I am a ceramicist! I grew up in Central Florida, and eventually moved to Chicago for grad school where I lived for awhile. When I decided to relocate to LA it was almost like coming home. It wasn’t Florida obviously, but it was warm and I could escape to the ocean. Life just moves a bit slower and there was a familiarity here that I had been craving. Since I made a huge move across the country I figured I might as well make a huge career change too! I had been sculpting with clay on and off for over 5 years and was slowly gaining momentum until last year when I pivoted to do it full time. 

Emily is wearing the Low Rise Bootcut in Light Denim

 

Cliche answer probably, but literally everywhere! I remake ordinary objects out of clay, so I pay a lot of attention to mundane stuff. It's an intentional practice of listening and noticing things that really excites me. When I am at a friend's house I'll snoop around in their kitchen drawers (with permission) and look at what they keep. I am interested in objects that are important to other people. I made these ceramic wall hooks that look like paper clips because I was in someone's house, and they had a stash of paperclips in their silverware drawer and I thought it was so goofy and perfect. I also like flea markets because I think the selection of items in some way is a reflection of the seller's interests, and it's a neat way to get to know people - through their possessions. 

 

I made a giant lava lamp sculpture that's 20in tall. It was a one off thing for fun and it actually works as a lamp. I have it in my apartment now and I’m obsessed with it. 

 

My studio mates Katherine (@bykatelia) , Zed (@studio_zedsie), and our studio neighbor Lucy (Lulupotsla). When I was first looking for studio spaces I thought maybe I wanted a solo space, but in retrospect I am glad I didn’t do that. They’re all so talented in such different ways and we get to learn from one another. It's really special to witness their individual creative processes. It’s a reminder that there is no one way to do anything. Also their ability to give honest and thoughtful feedback challenges me, and I think that all you can really ask for as an artist. 

 

Oh man, it’s been the literal foundation of my brand. I always envisioned slow and organic growth for myself. But social media is a beast and you can’t really control the way it works. I had a reel on Instagram go “viral” a few months ago and overnight there were thousands of people with opinions about your art. It's been wild honestly but I am so thankful. 

 

Emily is wearing the Utility Pocket Midi Skirt in Washed Black

Lighting, mirrors, and knobs :) I have been renting apartments for years and have always felt limited by the amount of alterations I can make to them. I'm dreaming up ways to really enhance my own living space with custom pieces and I hope to share with everyone soon. 

Emily is wearing the Utility Pocket Midi Skirt in Washed Black

 

They’re SO comfy. I wear my jeans to the studio regularly because I can truly work in them. I'm often hunched over and painting, on a ladder, or loading kilns, and Just Black Denim jeans just move with you. 

  

Emily just launched a new Western Boot Collection, so be sure to check it out!