ARTIST’S STATEMENT: Unveiling the Intimate Narratives of Our Fragile Existence

In my artistic practice, I look for stories that can be coaxed from the combination of common objects and discarded mass-produced materials. Through the mediums of digital and paper collage, as well as mixed media sculpture, I amplify the voices of the forgotten and the disregarded, and hint at narratives about grief, fear, gender, beauty, and the vulnerability of the human body. By elevating the discarded and the overlooked, I also challenge preconceived notions of value and worth. 

My digital and mixed media collages often use images created with a flatbed scanner. In some instances I start with a paper collage which I then enhance with digital editing tools.  In both these and my paper collages, I look for the stories that are suggested by the juxtaposition of seemingly disparate images. I am also exploring AI generated variations of my work—how do my stories change when filtered through the world of images that AI tools reference for their work?

My mixed media sculptures are made from humble materials that transcend both their original purpose and their subsequent existence as refuse.  The construction of life forms from these materials speaks to the fragility and impermanence of our existence, as well as our innate capacity for resilience and transformation.

Join me in listening to the stories that these humble, everyday materials tell us about ourselves.