As an artist and educator living in Brooklyn, NY, I live squarely in the city, but nature always seeps into my practice. My work often carries the tension between the expectation of fine art and the looseness and messiness of human experiences: the real and the ideal.
I find inspiration in art history and the history of mark-making and object-making across time and cultures. The compositions of the landscape series were inspired by Japanese landscape design and the concept of visually guiding the viewer to explore new spaces, yet the process of applying layers of spray paint mimics my training in batiked silks. The mud paintings speak to my interest in gardening (Yes, I have a tiny backyard in Brooklyn!) and the unexpected beauty that surrounds us when we stop to wonder and be curious about our environment. The artistic energy in the installations and large-scale works reflects the energy of a hiker: exertion, quietude, deliberation, and purpose. A mediation between a human’s size, form, and the grandeur and power of nature.
Please take a look at the portfolios that are listed at the top of the page.