About My Practice

My studio is where I go to escape the noise—both in the world and in my head. Socially and politically, everything feels overwhelming. But when I’m sculpting, I find calm. It gives me peace, and I hope that anyone who connects with my work finds that same sense of peace. The greatest compliment I’ve ever received came from a woman who told me she liked a sculpture of mine because it made her feel calm. Perfect.

Some days I find that calm and inspiration in the shadows, forms, or textures I see in everyday life. Sometimes I will look around my studio and see a piece of discarded material that will inspire me to explore its possibilities, or an old sketch will call out to be revisited. I may try experimenting with new materials or old materials in new ways.

Recently, I have begun painting my sculpture, which has led me to approach my practice with a different mindset. Am I adding color to sculptural forms, or constructing three-dimensional surfaces to paint?  It’s become a central question, one that’s reshaping how I approach every piece.