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Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and the playful nature of 18th-century European splatterware, her handmade pieces are designed for everyday use, serving as a grounding artistic presence in a naturally tangible world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a Hobby to Business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2019, Utility Objects demonstrated a profound commitment to social justice by producing black tumblers and donating all proceeds to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colorofchange.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColor of Change\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an organization combating racial injustice during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. 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