Artist Statement

Everything is constantly changing, but there are moments that I wish I could hold onto forever. I work primarily in ceramics because it is both as fragile as the fleeting present, yet it has proven to withstand the brutality of time. Through this medium I attempt to immortalize the bittersweet experience of life. I utilize abundant texture, and animate forms in my work in order to create a sensually indulgent experience to be shared with the viewer.  Each piece I create is rooted in love for the people, places, and experiences that I have encountered during my time on Earth; existing in the space between grief and celebration. 

In my work I appropriate historical Catholic art and narratives that I grew up around in order to create my own autobiographical mythology. I create figurative sculptures that reflect experiences such as suffering, ecstasy, and bliss that are commonly portrayed in Catholic art. During the baroque period the Catholic church commissioned work that would inspire a passion for God. In a similar vein, I create art with the hope of inspiring a passion for life. Most figures that I conceive are ambiguous in age, gender, race, and sometimes in species. My intention is to depict a narrative that is both strange and familiar. One that has the potential to be universally understood while empowering the viewer to create their own story.