bio
As an environmental artist working in all different mediums with the common theme of a reverence for this earth, I explore methods and techniques to try to find a language of love that might strengthen our relationship or connection to the land. The practice of the studio is as much about process as it is about object. From finding and harvesting bioregional materials, to molding, weaving, and burning into form, our hands and senses “know” the material intimately.
The different smells, textures, and raw sensation of making the form is all a part of informing the outcome of the work. I trust that the inherent beauty of the materials in their natural state will come through no matter what form I put them in. The sculptures record the sun, rain, heat and cold, and even air pollution. A living journal of the elements of the environment is created.
As lead artist for Creative Conservation Collaborative (CCC), I thrive on bringing professionals together from all trades for the creation of nature-centric work that shines a light on local conservation efforts, and leaving the land restored.
I earned an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2008. I have installed work in New England, National Parks and New Zealand farmlands, and shown in solo and select group shows, including at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Vermont; Shelburne Museum, Vermont; deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Massachusetts; Boston Sculptors Gallery, Massachusetts; Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts; Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Vermont; Burlington City Arts, Vermont; Christian Science Plaza in Boston; Provincetown Art Association Museum, Massachusetts; Qorikancha Museum, Cusco, Peru.