Ruthanne’s work is made and manipulated while in a wet state to capture the soft organic quality of the clay. Soda vapour glazing in a wood/gas-fired kiln emphasises the marks and rhythms of making. Nothing is hidden. Says Ruthanne:

Manipulating soft clay and feeling the material respond to the merest touch is like setting out on an exciting journey for me.  I am inspired by the evolving landscape, the rhythms and creative forces of the earth and by the dance of the human body, all of which keep me thinking about the life in a pot made of clay.

 ‘We are inherently defined by what we do and what we potters do with clay identifies who we are. I see my work as a potter as a way of life that celebrates the beauty of the world around me.’