Inspired in part by mysterious stone slabs that were found near high water marks after the devastating tsunami of 2011, Ann Mallory looks to create talismans, witnesses and reminders to keep our lives on ‘higher ground’. Her beautifully crafted Stones act as the keeper of collected memories and knowledge. Ann Mallory is a highly skilled and accomplished ceramist. She graduated from Stanford University and has studied at the Parson’s School of Design in Japan. From the strength and splendor of her work, it is clear that Mallory has deeply integrated her training in both Eastern and Western traditions. Her works have shown in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art, Santa Barbara, CA.