I have always had a fondness for the things left behind. My 3D work seeks to consider regeneration, or how we as humans can contribute to the process of restoring what has become damaged, broken, or otherwise lifeless in new ways .

I am fascinated by beginnings and endings, and utilize ethically preserved specimens (specimens that have died of natural causes, not for reasons related to the creation of artwork) in many of my sculptures to allow the beings used in these works to exist somewhere between life and death in an unnaturally regenerated, and yet entirely natural, final resting place.

Beyond sculptures, I seek to repurpose and restore otherwise retired objects, revitalizing them to keep them from being discarded. As much of creating things can take a toll on our natural environment, I recognize an importance in exploring what it means to create sustainably as a part of my making process.

Pictured to the Left: “She Wore a Tuxedo” - Preserved Specimen Sculpture (featured in the Lethal Ladies: The Women of True Crime Exhibit at Columbia College - 2019-20)