The objects and environments that I create are fueled by encounters with natural forces, both real and imagined. Inspired by these encounters, I generate unique forms through the manipulation of synthetic materials. These forms accumulate, en masse, to engulf the viewer in an experience that is simultaneously unsettling and serene. My intent is to remind us of our relationships to forces of nature.

Synthetic materials establish a unique starting point for creating artwork that responds to nature. These tangible substances are selected because they have been cleansed of nature’s direct influence and reset by human manufacturing processes. Through abstraction and re-interpretation, patterns emerge from the medium and quickly emulate more complex natural designs. The juxtaposition of this dialogue reflects a human impulse to codify the natural world.

This sculptural installation is inspired by 2025 tornado activity at Paint Rock Forest Research Center. While many of my sculptures have borrowed from the turbulent patterns in Nature, I tend to refrain from overt use of tornado imagery, possibly to avoid insensitive handling of the subject in an area where people are so often impacted. When I saw the tremendous damage at Paint Rock, I expected to encounter a feeling of loss. Instead, I learned how the center is committed to using the opportunity to gain useful data on the forest’s adaptability to this event. I am inspired by their positive commitment to and acceptance of Nature’s power, both to destroy and to adapt & recover.