In February 2022, I joined other makers worldwide in standing up for Ukraine during the Russian invasion.

I’d call it artisan activism instinct for human rights. In spontaneity, I joined other makers worldwide in standing up for Ukraine soon after the Russian invasion. A simple offering of clutchback heart pins in blue-yellow glaze over textured stoneware ($10 apiece) has raised well over $1000 in donations to organizations that support refugees and displaced persons.