My work lies at the intersection of architecture, construction, and art. With a background in both the built environment and creative practice, I explore the inherent tension between the man-made and the natural, focusing on the materials, and process. I draw inspiration from imperfections that arise over time and during the creative process.
I use a few different materials and methods for my art work. All designs originate from my daily sketches.
Sketching is very sacred. It is an act where I am fully present, liberated and intentionally exploring. I view sketching as a the process where one works out a mathematical equation. There is a general formula that can lead anywhere, but it needs to be worked out to reveal the final solution only to go onto the next.
I create works either with concrete, wood, poly iso foam coated in fiberglass or a combination of the three.
The technique most dear to me —carving into concrete—was inspired by the processes I observed on construction sites: the careful cuts made in concrete to prevent cracking and the meticulous manipulation of the material during pours. These processes, born out of necessity and precision, have evolved into a language for my work. The marks I make in concrete are not structural, but expressive.
Concrete creates a beautiful finish product, but presents many challenges when trying to work at a larger scale.
My goal to achieve bas reliefs at large scales with minimum weight has led me to develop this technique of carving poly iso foam coated in fiberglass. This is a material I found also while working in the construction and architecture industry. It is the perfect combination of lightweight while remaining strong.