Statement
I was lucky to grow up in an environment where I was free to spend most of my time outdoors, roaming the local woods, creeks, and hills. The more I learned about nature, the more clearly I saw that nothing is really separate in and of itself. Formed from common elements born from a common source, everything is interconnected in the most intricate ways, both visible and invisible.
My work originates from a deep belief in the sanctity of the earth, and in the underlying unity of everything in our universe. I create art out of a need to express these vital ideas; the delicate balance of the natural world, particularly in relation to the activities of humans, cannot be overstated. I’m fascinated by how the universe works – by the visible and invisible connections between all things. Because images affect our hearts and minds at a level deeper than words do, visual expression of the message that we are connected to nature and to one another – and that the connection is real and intimate, not just some ‘theory’ – is increasingly important to our world. I use a vocabulary of nature-inspired symbols – juxtaposed, fused, and interwoven with humans and each other – in my attempt to reveal that essential mystery.
