My work relies heavily on personal narrative. I tend to base my work on the experiences in my life that shape me into who I am. These experiences are what I relate to most intimately and, in turn, allow me to confidently make the appropriate decisions about my work, its concepts and materials. We are all molds that are filled with different substances. These are a delicate blend of our paths, experiences, beliefs and interactions that form our being. As a result, we are all different casts – we are all made of different material.
I chose to work in mixed media because there is no one material that speaks to the broad subject matter that I deal with. I cannot limit myself to one; I like to think that the world’s colors and textures are right at my fingertips; metal, clay, paper, neon, dirt, grass, fruit and a vast variety of found objects from a salvaged door to animal bones and teeth. I thoroughly enjoy combining certain resources and visual languages that might not often be seen together in a traditional setting. My materials are extremely important to me because they are the voice of my work. They speak for me where I cannot.