The work I create exhibits vast methods of construction from traditional metalsmithing and jewelry techniques, ceramic disciplines, and experimental glass working. In my studio practice, the materials and techniques I use are determined by conceptual elements and needs of the piece.
Often the content of my work arises from an interest in the juxtaposition of puns, translations, irony, and duality that are a direct expression of observations or experiences in life. The content of my work is then expressed through the use of identifiable objects. Redefining the recognizable communicates as appealing, stimulating, and sometimes humorous anecdotes.
My obsession with transforming found objects through various processes has expanded my creative capacity and my ability to communicate ideas in a visual language. By incorporating the use of found objects, I am also highlighting the decision making process of selecting a particular object and the context in which it is placed. It is through diverse modes of transformation in the realm of sculpture, functional objects, and jewelry that I assign new meaning to everyday things.
Often the content of my work arises from an interest in the juxtaposition of puns, translations, irony, and duality that are a direct expression of observations or experiences in life. The content of my work is then expressed through the use of identifiable objects. Redefining the recognizable communicates as appealing, stimulating, and sometimes humorous anecdotes.
My obsession with transforming found objects through various processes has expanded my creative capacity and my ability to communicate ideas in a visual language. By incorporating the use of found objects, I am also highlighting the decision making process of selecting a particular object and the context in which it is placed. It is through diverse modes of transformation in the realm of sculpture, functional objects, and jewelry that I assign new meaning to everyday things.
