My work describes my love of unusual materials and techniques.  I enjoy pushing beyond the boundaries of convention, beyond traditional approaches, beyond two-dimensional surfaces and into the world of the unexpected.  I strive to find the limits of my materials with the intention of creating something surprising.

 

I am a process artist.  Each step that occurs during the creation of a piece of artwork enriches my experience and influences the result. My materials often take on a life of their own and their very nature informs my process. Ultimately, it is a collaboration between myself and those materials that shape the final piece.  

 

My current body of work includes sculpture, installations, and sculptural books. 

 

I am deeply influenced by Nature. The elements of repetition, pattern and progression found in nature have become common threads throughout my work. As a welder, bookbinder and maker, I use steel, paper, found organic materials and clay to evoke the spirit of the natural world. I enjoy creating pieces that are full of symbolism. Often, the materials I use are metaphors for the message I’m trying to convey.

 

To me, it is most important to stay curious and to regularly ask myself the question “What if?” The answer to that question has allowed me to revel in some difficult artistic challenges and I am often rewarded with extraordinary results.