Artist Statement

I am inspired by the belief that Art's power is its ability to make others see. It is this ability to reveal, both the good and the bad, that gives art the power to influence society. But I believe that if art is to have a positive influence on society it can not merely reflect the problems, it must offer solutions as well.

In my current body of work I am offering an antidote for the angst, stress and lack of satisfaction that seems to plague our society. As children we were encouraged and expected to view the world with whimsy, imagination and joy. However “growing up” seems to mean pushing whimsy and imagination to the background and only viewing it through a cluttered veil of stresses dubbed “reality.”

I make whimsy and imagination the top layer so it can be viewed unobstructed.  I build this whimsy on a base of vintage love letters. These tangible representations of human relationships ground us,  reminding us of what is truly important in life. Each piece offers a moment where imagination and whimsy obscure the angst, we can let go of the unimportant and once again feel the joy that comes from a sense of satisfaction in life.