I appreciate analyzing moments in nature of spontaneity and anomaly where the natural world evolves, metamorphoses, or mutates. I'm inspired by The complexity and near-perfect symbiosis found in nature. I enjoy combing through areas looking for the physical manifestations of this dynamic. Interesting bones, stones, and driftwood are usually the embodiments. These found treasures often act as the “soul bone” of my creations. I truly believe it is impossible to truly recreate raw organic beauty. So instead, I aim to activate and channel these treasures often by marrying them with other materials. Concocting a piece which praises the organic and metamorphoses the artificial to a place that nods to the symbiosis of nature. 

Processes such as glassblowing, metalwork, and more are utilized to achieve this.  These media inform the pieces furthermore by engaging scrap materials extracted from waste sites, which effectively breathe new life into them. Materials that have been discarded are reincarnated through these wonderful processes. Emotional healing properties associated with these media are met with the ecological healing properties of repurposing waste, intentionally breaking the ecological rift. That occurs when resources are extracted and processed, then used and discarded for good. Instead, these discards are re focused, often physically melted down back into a new state of being. Intentionally more conducive to the reciprocal ways of the natural world. For example, I have participated in many iron pours where the material came from discarded cast iron radiators. These are broken into manageable pieces and then melted at 2500 degrees in a cupola. The molten metal is cast in liquid form and solidified into a new state of being. 

My creations are intended to exist similarly to that of an amulet or charm, an object ascribed with peace and environmental celebration. Interaction with these pieces should be an experience of relaxation and earth contemplation. Oftentimes, people can not care for and protect elements they are not familiar with. Hopefully, these pieces can help reconnect people with the natural world and serve as a conduit to the infinite earth essence that, unfortunately, seems to be more and more suffocated. Similar to how the sun shines on the soul bone, these creations should too. Materials are alchemized to produce a sacred presence, omitting a glow which reflects that of the soul when immersed in the embrace of a natural landscape.