Using a combination of figuration, abstraction, and calligraphic influences, I aim to express something elemental about my subjects. I am inspired by the miraculous persistence, diversity, and beauty of living things. Much of my work grows out of a desire to catalyze connections - among people, between humans and the rest of the natural world, and between our rational minds and less frequently accessed aspects of our consciousness. 

My site-specific sculptures are my response to the question,  What, if anything, can I create that might add value to the experience of being in this particular place?  The local environment, light and weather conditions, and the people who will be interacting with the artwork, are all factors that come into play as I conceive and design the work.   

For “Nashville Birds”,  goals include aesthetic interest and enjoyment;  drawing attention to local birds and trees and their symbiotic relationships; and the creation of a bit of surprise and mystery regarding the role that shapes and lines play in perception and cognition.