statement

Empathetic thinking is the common thread behind my work as an educator, artist, and designer. I am interested in the balance within relationships of people, places, histories and nature. My work uses layers to build, reveal and explore these conceptual complexities and connections with the physicality of materials, patterns and color. For example, the building process used in the graphite series tires my body as I work while I both create and discover connections. This experiential process acts both as research and intuitive mark-making.

I am also intrigued by acts of art-making and participation with art; especially in instances of community collaboration. In these moments, the connections between people, places, histories and nature are pronounced and almost tangible. Likewise, it is my hope to create work that engages empathy.

bio

born: 1980, Oakland, California

education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MAAE, 2011
Miami University, BFA, 2003