Statement
My sculptures explore the deep, often subconscious connection between humanity
and the natural world. By utilizing organic, grown materials and formswhether
branches, vines, or rootsI evoke states of being that both challenge
and illuminate our separation from nature. These materials, removed from
their familiar environments, offer an opportunity to reconsider our collective
estrangement from the earth.
As a society, we have distanced ourselves from farms, forests, and the rhythms
of nature, replacing them with human-made constructs. This shift has left
us with an ineffable sense of loss, one that my work seeks to address. I
use the vessel forma structure found in nature itselfas a metaphor
for refuge, representing the human consciousness. The condition of these
vessels reflects the needs and state of the consciousness they contain,
urging us to reflect on our own inner worlds.
Through anthropomorphized, hybrid forms, I blend plant, animal, and human
characteristics, carefully crafting each piece to give the impression that
it has grown organically. These sculptures invite viewers to reconsider
the perceived divisions between life forms, awakening a deeper understanding
of our shared, primordial past.
We may believe that we dominate nature, but the truth is, nature will always
reset the balance, indifferent to human desires. A closer relationship with
the natural world, one rooted in reverence, will inspire the desire to protect
it. My work seeks to remind us of the beauty and fragility of that connection,
rekindling a sense of responsibility to the earth.