Artist Statement
Through ceramics and mixed media sculpture I explore the value of the individual life. I am fascinated by our innate sense of purpose and the inner work of suffering, empathy, and redemption.
Though I utilize animal imagery in my work, the content is human. Similar to the anthropomorphism found in children’s books and stories, I find animals to be useful conduits for exploring subtle or difficult concepts. I combine biological forms with mechanical or industrial components often as a representation of the inner, unseen forces at work.
I believe that all life is precious and purposeful. For this reason, I often choose small and disregarded subjects such as rodents, insects, and endangered species.
In practice I work mainly in ceramics, often utilizing found objects, incorporating a high level of detail and layering that often requires a second, closer look. My process involves a great deal of introspection, as well as time outside in the wilderness, writing and observing the natural world and the role of humanity in it.