Abstract:
I believe in the importance of familiarizing oneself with materials to gain the vocabulary necessary for expression. My work, therefore, is centered upon material exploration, and personal connections with material. For me, these are generally glass and natural objects like pelts and bones. I believe I am able to create pieces that are conceptually significant to me and my body of work. Material exploration has led me down new roads that I otherwise would have not found. I feel that all artists should develop an intimacy with material, and use this intimacy to inform their work and expression.
