About My Practice

I don’t always know why I do what I do, or how to put it into words. I’m not a writer—I’d be one if I could express myself in words. I speak through my sculpture. That’s my language.

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 same sense of peace reaches anyone who connects with my work. The greatest compliment I’ve ever received came from a woman who told me a sculpture of mine 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. The process may take weeks, months or even years. But I know it’s a good day when I leave my studio and feel at peace.