Artist Statement
As a Rhode Island native, I have always gravitated to the ocean. My work is inspired by the nature surrounding me, and I find endless beauty in the perfect smoothness of a stone, the intricate pattern of weather-worn driftwood, and the breathtaking color of a blue crab shell. Every beach, river, and shoreline I wander is a source of unique treasures waiting to reveal its story.
My collages explore the interconnectedness of humans and nature, constantly shaping one another in both subtle and profound ways. With its endless cycles of growth and decay, nature offers inspiration and a constant source of beauty. Humans, in turn, interpret and shape this world, leaving marks of creation and destruction alike.
Through my art, I seek to mirror nature’s rhythms while considering how humans alter the landscape and push the earth’s boundaries. In this delicate interplay, nature and humanity are two sides of the same canvas, each leaving an imprint on the other.
What I find most interesting is how the power of nature can transform everyday objects, left or lost by humans, into equally beautiful objects worthy of our attention.
I encourage my viewers to study my assemblages up close — to recognize the beauty of seemingly ordinary objects that often go unnoticed in our busy day-to-day lives.