Artist Statement

Art as Advocacy

I believe in the individuality of every animal, their unique presence and personality. As an artist, I strive to capture their essence by revealing animals in the moment, when they’re most being themselves.

In the wild, animals are inextricably connected to and affected by the ecosystems in which they live and die. All of us, including humans, are bound together in the singular planetary ecosystem called the biosphere.

As a reminder of the importance of this connection, I display objects within each work to serve as a physical embodiment of the four elements of our world: fire, water, earth, and air.

Through my art, I hope to inspire people to recognize this truth, to see and feel our interconnectedness, and through such awakened awareness begin to care so much about our planet and all of its inhabitants that we can’t help but change. I craft each piece to stand as a representation of my advocacy for the biosphere as a whole, and each individual creature that is a part of it.