artist statement

My sculptures explore the relationship between humans and trees by emphasizing the diverse tactile qualities of wood. Figurative yet abstract, they are symbolic representation of both the viewer and the trees from which they are made. My sculptures celebrate wood’s natural imperfections, reminding the viewer, that like each person, each tree is unique and beautiful in its own way.

My creative process embraces both additive and subtractive methods of sculpting. Inspired by geometric progressions and natural forms, I begin by meticulously planning each piece, building up towering forms by laminating individual, often contrasting, pieces of wood. This creates a visual language of geometric patterns and spatial illusions that are embedded within. From there, I focus on carving playful, organic forms that accentuate the textural intricacies of the grain. The resulting sculptures play with scale and push the boundaries of material perception, transforming a once rigid medium into something graceful and alive.

My sculptures are an homage to the life of a tree and all its beauty—they are an attempt to renew our appreciation for wood, a raw material that has been reduced to a highly-manufactured resource often overlooked because of its ubiquity.