Artist Statement

My artwork helps me find solace and peace in an often chaotic world.  Transformation, transparencies and layers resonate within me.  Finding beauty in objects that are not normally seen for their splendor, the work emerges within the dichotomy of play and intentional manipulation.  I look to patterns in nature, such as the intricacies of microscopic life forms, and attempt to represent them in a new way.  They are small and precious things, which are not always regarded for their beauty.  I find inspiration in the movement, form and colors of underwater creatures, especially man-of-war and sea jellies, as reflected in my paintings and sculptures.  On the macro level, I incorporate maps and aerial views of scenery to represent the pathways that we create. These works encourage the viewer to fall into an intimate and internal meditative state, which I enter while painting.  Each series is developed and created through the use of paper, photos, collage, paint and clay.