Artist Statement
I am a sculptor, a collector, and an explorer. Hubcaps, feathers, broken electronics, rocks, and candlesticks are just a few examples of collections you might find in my studio. I highlight the mundane and overlooked parts of life through repurposing post-consumer objects. This brings a sense of absurdity and sometimes humor into my sculptures. My work leaves the audience uncertain of what they are looking at, inviting viewers to examine objects more closely, and to create their own personal meaning.
Materials
Chosen materials directly influence my creations. I seek objects through an exploratory and spontaneous process. Sometimes I set out on a walk intending to collect something specific, like twigs or river glass. During these treasure hunts, I encounter additional materials along the way. I am always waiting for the unexpected, synchronistic moment of coming across an object that sparks my interest. Qualities of the found object draw my attention, such as the color, texture, or even the location it was found. I use these formal elements and symbolic characteristics, whether personal or societal, to guide which objects I group together in assemblages.
My art mirrors the connectiveness of nature through patterns and repetition. The form of each sculpture evolves from the objects I work with. When creating, I allow the intuitive process to take over. By composing my sculptures with found objects, organic materials, and crafted elements, my work documents aspects of humanity in absurd and ambiguous combinations.
Education
I am currently an M.F.A. Candidate at Towson University, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in sculpture. I have two Bachelor’s degrees in Art Education and Art & Design, with a concentration in the Fine Arts. I taught high school art for three years before returning to continue my education.