Artist Statement

At a young age, my family moved from the coastal area of Southern California to a rural pineywoods area in Southeast Texas. There, I grew up with trees and wildlife surrounding my home. The environmental shift left a big impact on me. In high school, I began creating art; the movement and rich textures of trees filled the pages of my sketchbook. Over time, natural elements became a defining feature in my artwork. My admiration for nature changed once again when I moved to Huntsville. Coming from a small town with a population of about 750, Huntsville seemed strangely large. I began thinking more intentionally about my surroundings in connection to my past and present environments. 

I found an interest in my experiences seeing the harmony and division between the natural and manmade worlds and found they are connected solely through their roles in human life. Nature provides a deep connection between humans and all other living beings. It is quiet and serene in comparison to the industrialism and technology that connects us. We have a vital relationship to both, but the artificial—an environment we have built—commands our attention. I utilize a multidisciplinary approach, including drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture to express the relationship between the organic and the industrial worlds. Bold organic shapes and natural textures clash with metallic, geometric elements, creating visual tension and cohesion. Using my exploration of the dynamics between the two worlds, I aim to understand the imbalance within our complex relationship with nature and industrialism.

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