artist statement

Current Collection: New Growth

Moss, lichen, and fungi are the first things to appear after a forest fire when the landscape is unrecognizable from what we previously knew it to be. I am fascinated by the importance of these first signs of life: of their intricate detail that can only be seen when viewed closely; and of their resilience and necessary foundation in our natural world. As we emerge from what we have collectively been through, a global pandemic that changed how we see and engage with our world, this collection mirrors that new growth. The world’s global landscape is forever changed and we now have the opportunity to choose our foundational new growth in more inclusive and expansive ways than before. We have opportunities to prioritize our truths in ways that weren’t visible to us without looking closely: to see the interconnectedness of our humanity; how much our quality of life reflects the individual choices we make each day; and to find true resonance with our purpose in this beautiful moment of now. Our lives may not grow back the same way, our lives may not look the same, but our perception has forever changed as we begin to see our world from a place of alignment. The unique details of this artwork are tiny worlds I have created to discover our connection to our natural world, each other, and our higher selves. Each piece in this collection is one of a kind and hand sculpted in my studio in  New York, NY.