Artist statement

I make art to explore. I explore material, experience, and process. When I explore, I get
to understand why and learn new things. I gain new skills. I believe in my practice that some art has to take a
certain form. With learning new ways to make art, I can make more freely. I ask why material
works the way it does, how my artwork can change meaning with what materials I use and how
they interact. Texture is a big influence. Texture can have a lot of emotional meaning. I add
texture anywhere I can. Exploring the feeling I can see and touch. Art for me is a way for me to
talk about issues I don't have the words for. Art is a way I can visually say something when
words fall short. My artwork takes many forms. I primarily work in sculpture. Working three-
dimensionally allows me to break out of the constriction that is 2D material.