Artist Statement
My body of work has been in a state of flux for as long as I can remember. Whatever visuals that interest me at a particular time are what pique my curiosity in my work an as artist. Whether that be the folds and forms of chewed up bubble gum, the seemingly neverending patterns of a micrograph of some organic form, or the subtle weaving and intertwining of an aerial view of a city block. These are just some of the influences I have come to for inspiration in the creation of my work.
The tie that binds my work and goes far deeper than simply questions of, “What is it?” or, “What are you looking to for inspiration?” is my need as both an artist and human for process and development. I live for artwork that is created through a series of steps or layers of both experiences and materials. The work begins to talk to me and guides its transformation; often times not looking at all similar to what I had envisioned for it at the beginning. I need to live with the work first and allow it to “breathe” at each level before it is able to continue on its journey.
Many works take the journey together and begin to trail off and disconnect at certain points; arriving at their own unique destination. Utilizing printmaking techniques of relief and silkscreen allow for some similarities in the work but also opportunities for chance encounters of different results. When a piece is completed it is evidence of a time and experience between me and the materials. I take this point to reflect and allow my thoughts and feelings to translate into the plans for future works. The process is very cyclical and transformative.
The tie that binds my work and goes far deeper than simply questions of, “What is it?” or, “What are you looking to for inspiration?” is my need as both an artist and human for process and development. I live for artwork that is created through a series of steps or layers of both experiences and materials. The work begins to talk to me and guides its transformation; often times not looking at all similar to what I had envisioned for it at the beginning. I need to live with the work first and allow it to “breathe” at each level before it is able to continue on its journey.
Many works take the journey together and begin to trail off and disconnect at certain points; arriving at their own unique destination. Utilizing printmaking techniques of relief and silkscreen allow for some similarities in the work but also opportunities for chance encounters of different results. When a piece is completed it is evidence of a time and experience between me and the materials. I take this point to reflect and allow my thoughts and feelings to translate into the plans for future works. The process is very cyclical and transformative.