I create paintings, weavings, and sculptures that portray organic forms, interconnected fibers, and geometric structures. I’m interested in the opposition of two divergent forces, specifically how the structure of the grid and the fluidity of textiles are a metaphor for the imperfect nature of the human body. These concepts are derived from my own experience with spinal deformity and my fascination with the history of symmetry in decorative arts. Creating work through this lens has allowed me to connect my interests in ornamentation and the tension between the natural and manmade that exists within my own body.

My process begins with drawing and watercolor painting before I turn an image into something more structured and systematic. My sculptures are informed by my painting background and serve as abstracted self-portraits that play with ambiguity and enticement. I use materials and imagery metaphorically, from combining soft fibers with rigid metal wire to portraying the coexisting dualities of sinuous curves supported by lattice. My work explores the potential of creating new forms through combining contrasting elements.