Art is my language, much like numbers to a mathematician or words to a poet. It is a way to reach the individual through a unique visceral communication and relationship with the body, with a physical impact that is often lost in other forms of discourse. I tend to use art as a voice in my attempt to communicate internal thoughts and theories. It serves as a vehicle for my exploration and understanding of the world around me as I find myself very concerned with the why and how of the cosmos. This leads me to a constant investigation into the nature of the universe and the intangible forces that pulse throughout it, as well as our place in it as humans and animals. Relative scale also plays an important role in my art both conceptually and aesthetically, as I believe that everything appears to be the same depending on the scale in which it is presented. These intangible subjects and ephemeral concepts often dictate the medium and subject of my work.
My work is a constantly changing examination of my thoughts and surroundings, which leads me to work in many different mediums. Recently fiber arts have been attractive to me, as mediums such as paper and wool hold a delicate ephemeral quality, and at the same time are extremely malleable and durable. I enjoy working with organic fibers not only because of their direct and obvious connection to the natural world, but also because they lend themselves very well to the current concepts in my work. My most recent work deals with the dichotomies that exist within the universe as I attempt to explore both the beautiful and violent natures through simple form and gesture.
Every detail of the world we live in constantly inspires me. Artists Jackson Pollock and photographer William Wegman continuously prove to me the importance of details, as their work demonstrates that there is an incredible sense of power in simple shape and gesture. Their awareness of the impact of the smallest drop of paint or movement of a tail translate brilliantly into their work, and I constantly strive for the same sensitivity in my own art. While they are very different, they both use art as an individual form of expression and communication. I also use art as my language, to further my own inquiries and provide and convey these thoughts to the people and world around me.