My work is an empathetic practice to connect people with the wonder of themselves. I explore the duality of humans as interconnected and individualistic beings. I also craft my work to explore the power of wonder, and how it might be used as a mindset to meet the uncanniness of existence.

I like to honor and reflect the messy experience of finding ways through life by collaging out of many materials, including found objects, clay, paint, and craft store finds. The humble nature of my materials reflects how humans are: rag-tag personalities who build different lives out of what we have. 

 My work often casts the fragile, elegant nature of the body, or parts thereof, as an abstract character by focusing in on one body part or shape, and exaggerating its essence out into a full personality or story of emotion. This highlights how individuality is revealed through gesture and expression. 

Recurring use of Glimmering iridescence and other shiny elements represent soul in my work. This is due to its ability to show a multitude of colors at once, and change depending on point of view, which feels allegorical of human experience.

I create in bursts of inspiration, often to realize a sculpture and/or character who can completely embody an emotion or a concept.  While beginning is easy, finishing a project becomes a study in trust. Journaling through the rough parts when a project isn’t flowing helps me understand the value of what I’m trying to make and the ever-present lesson of listening inward to learn what needs to change or be seen.