"Working at the Jerusalem Ceramic Art Center - Studio Works  has changed my art practice, my career, and me personally. When I first found Mallory and her studio six months ago, both the studio  and I were at different places in our trajectories than we are now. I would not be where I am  without the support of Mallory and this studio filled with inspiring ceramicists. Since the studio is also at a significant crossroads, I am grateful to have the chance to change its course in the same way that it has changed my own.

I came to Mallory with an idea for the largest project I had ever attempted. The first big change was that I decided to start working on a  project only about a week after conceiving of the idea, where usually I let ideas germinate for months or years. I spoke to Mallory on the phone and immediately knew I was making the right decision in choosing her studio. While I had no experience working in ceramics, we found many other artistic commonalities. More than that, her supportive teaching style was immediately obvious. From my very first day in the studio, Mallory gave me clear, concise explanations that made the basic building blocks of ceramics logical and easy to remember. But most of all, she made it clear from day one that she both supported my idea and the completion of it. My first day in the studio, Mallory suggested that my project would be a fitting addition to the Jerusalem Biennale group she was curating and I've worked on the project full-time ever since.

Because of the sheer scope of this idea, there have been countless unpredictable issues along the way and I would have convinced myself that the project was ridiculous long ago had it not been for Mallory’s support. Apparently, what I needed most in my career was someone to believe in my work more than I do so that I would have someone else to convince when I concluded that an idea was not worth completing. Mallory went above and beyond by helping me re-plan my calendar every time I hit a new  unforeseeable issue. We set out clear deadlines at the end of February and when I missed them due to technical issues, she spent even more of her valuable time helping me figure out how to adjust the schedule. And when she walked in and saw me close to tears, she made a decent therapist too!

I have never had anyone actively show their complete support of my work to this extent and the effect on my confidence is immeasurable. Before I met Mallory, I wondered if I would ever really feel like a successful artist. I walked into her office and I knew that I would. She has shown me that my hard work pays off and that I can even earn a place for myself in the Jerusalem art community. Mallory deserves the same kind of support for her ideas. She has already changed the lives of countless artists and artisans in Jerusalem and there are so many more that could benefit from her talents if they knew where to find her. She is one of those famous Jerusalem miracles I always heard about. I have no question".