My work is a vibrant response to the world around me—reflecting on social justice, community, and the natural environment. I use contemporary printmaking and paper pulp painting to express these ideas, drawn to the physical and intuitive qualities of both processes. Often working on multiple images at once, I layer stencils, shapes, colors, and marks in a rhythmic, responsive flow. The act of making—the movement, repetition, and tactile engagement—is as meaningful to me as the finished piece. Each gesture is shaped by what I see and feel, allowing the work to carry authenticity, energy, and emotional presence.
As this body of work has evolved, I have focused on simplifying and becoming more intentional with my mark-making. Allowing my consciousness to flow freely, I respond to the present moment with greater clarity. My palette has grown smaller, my impulse to overwork has lessened, and many pieces now begin with spontaneous, gestural marks.
My time at Hook Pottery Paper this summer provided the conversations and reflection I needed to move forward in my practice. I immersed myself in the work of other artists—studying Eva Hesse, experiencing David Hockney’s exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, and engaging with the ideas of my contemporaries. Absorbing both their imagery and their intentions has left me renewed and optimistic about the direction of my own work.
Some of my pieces respond to the political and social environment of our current times, while others celebrate joy and connections—focusing on the beauty of the world we live in and the people who enrich it.
