The conceptual basis for my work is inherent in the material – I am compelled to work with clay because the material speaks to the ancient origins of human civilization. The creation of vessels connects me to an ancestral dialogue of containment, of abundance, of thoughtful care toward future needs. In the midst of modern societal turmoil, ecological collapse, and an uncertain future, we can be recalled to our humanity by using objects made from the earth itself. By creating vessels that have the potential to last millennia, my work demands we create a future for human life on this planet. More immediately, my work elevates the daily rituals of life, creating touchstone objects that bring joy to those who incorporate it into their spaces. My creative practice itself is grounding, centering, elemental. The intention of my work is to spread that energy, to help remind others of our shared humanity.

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Sego Lily Pottery is the passion project of Miranda Trostle, an artist living and working in SE Portland, OR. Miranda has been playing with clay since age 12, taking classes at a community art center and in high school. They went on to major in Art with a double focus in Ceramics and Photography at Earlham College in Richmond, IN (class of 2010). Upon completing their degree, they fulfilled a years-long dream of moving to Portland, where they began assembling the equipment needed for a pottery studio. After spending a few years developing designs and glazes (and learning to repair their used kiln), Miranda launched Sego Lily Pottery in 2015. They have been exploring the world of wood-firing ceramics since 2023 and feel incredible gratitude for both the community and the artistic possibilities that have opened from the process.

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