Artist Statement

A friend once told me that in art, the questions we ask can be more interesting than the answers. This is the essence of my art practice, which is fueled by curiosity. I explore themes that often revolve around human connection, asking questions like, what does a blurry view through a rainy window reveal about our biases? How does autism intersect with social media? Is the glass ceiling still relevant today? When I begin with open-ended questions that don’t have easy answers, I am forced to take my time, not jump to conclusions, and be open to unexpected outcomes.

In the studio, I mimic this open-ended way of thinking. Whatever the medium, I look for methods of working that leave things open to chance and improvisation. I believe that if I approach my work with an end result in mind, I am limiting myself to what I can imagine. I try to let the medium guide me, and embrace the results, which are often so much better than what I could have planned. In this way, whether I’m working with glass, oils, or mixed media, the process of making becomes as important as the work itself. It unfolds like a story, and the artwork becomes an artifact of that journey. Ultimately, my focus is not on offering definitive answers, but rather on inviting viewers to actively engage with the questions, contemplate their thoughts, and potentially uncover new insights for themselves.