Based on the State of Things in Nature

Abstract

Throughout my life , my connection to art has been tied to a tradition of labor and to the natural environment. My attraction to the outdoors directly affects my material choices and the work I make. Through interacting closely with materials and environments, I am able to form an intimate relationship both conceptually and physically with the work. I am drawn to the tension that exists between intersections and boundaries such as those found in objects, environments and states of mind. Ultimately, these qualities provide me with the vehicle to communicate with the audience.