Monstrous Desire, 2024, mixed media, 34 x 42 x 18 inches
Strong, opposing forces live within us and our environment. Grief and joy, growth and decay, beauty and menace intertwine. These forces are natural and interdependent, but they create tension. My work explores that tension.
I construct sculpture and installations from common industrial and domestic sources, from cheesecloth to insulation board. Central to my process is adventurous experimentation with media. I build up surfaces and textures to create physicality. I push together disparate materials to mirror conflicting inner and outer realities. The work is often theatrical, employing a sense of magic and whimsy. It can also be meditative.
My current project makes direct reference to masks and stage sets. The work comprises groups of figurative, architectural, and costume-related imagery. I am drawn to theater’s powerful ability to involve you emotionally through symbols and fantasy.