artist statement

I am fascinated by the emotional language of gestures. Often, gestures convey powerful nuances and gender-related connotations which relate deeply to human nature; revealing a greater aesthetic within humanity. It is through the varied and reflective processes of making art that I gain understanding into this realm.

As a methodology and media, printmaking consumes me. By its nature, printmaking is variable...and heavily grounded in work that is process-oriented. These qualities evoke discovery and fervor within me. This relentless devotion for printing comes from the immense range of possible visual outcomes as well as the challenges posed by the rigid materials. These challenges engross me; creating within me an insatiable desire for working the plates.

I am currently combining my fervor for printmaking with digital media studies. In addition to working in print, for the past two years I have been exploring time-based media through the production of high definition video sequences. Much of my initial studies relate directly to my prints and vice-versa. It is my hope that these studies will not only further my understanding of visual language, but challenge my artistic development in both disciplines.