Artist Statement

My artwork, often light-hearted and silly, draws the viewer in with vibrant colors, rich material combinations and the promise of finely crafted motion via a crank handle or other mechanism. The creative process is a combination of curiosity, self-taught engineering, both formal and informal studies in craft mediums and a love for interaction.

Some works are more narrative and reflect my adoration for illustration, while others are more device-like and provide a whimsical function. Often intimate in scale and with a toy-like aesthetic, my hope is that viewers feel compelled to interact when provided the opportunity. Turn the handle and it comes to life, providing a storyline unique to each viewer.

This playful collaboration is the artful moment for me.