In nature, we find intuition. Birds fly south for the winter, the sun rises and sets each day, and everything works together. Trusting oneself is a hard skill to learn, but by observing the natural world we are shown that it is possible. Soul searching, change, and healing are never described as linear or easy but rather seem to ebb and flow between moments of frustration to moments of mending.

We all experience moments of transformation in our life, moments that urge us to change and grow in order to find our deepest sense of self. This process is difficult and requires the acknowledgement that no one is perfect, patience in moments of frustration, and the motivation to keep going when all we want to do is stop. Who helps you along the way? Where do you rest your head when grief pulls you down? What provides you peace in the chaos?

As with nature, dreams offer intrinsic knowledge and have the ability to communicate the deeper emotions we have, showing them to us in fun and interesting ways. Dreams represent the subconscious mind and can make us aware of the influences on our actions and feelings. How can we endeavor to understand ourselves better through the messages we receive in dreams? My work does not attempt to find an answer, but instead provides a space for answers to exist. To do this, I primarily use fiber, mixed media, and cast metal allowing the materials to guide me in the making process.

By using material as metaphor, I enjoy exploring the polarities between hard and soft, light and heavy, what we feel and how we act. All of my work seeks balance and authenticity, to be true to itself, and by extension, to me.