In all my work there is a whimsy with a dark side. My personal narrative uses innocent childhood imagery like teddy bears, toys, and puppets, to create the reactionary expressions of my inner emotional life. I was raised by a funky and creative family. My mother owned and operated a puppet theater where my family spent many weekends developing shows, building puppets and hosting birthday parties. Art and creativity were a way of life. 

For a child nurtured by puppets and their puppeteers, my affinity for the anthropomorphic was fashioned to help me cope and accept the divorce and divide of my family.

In college, I studied interior design and color theory. In my career, I painted trompe l'oeil, faux finish, and decorative wall treatments for clients. This educational and creative background influences all of my art making.

In my art, I select materials based on their authenticity to my process. I choose clay because of its fragility, its relationship to the earth, and its tradition in arts and craft. I incorporate recycled materials such as wood and found objects because of their nostalgia and reference to aging, decay and decomposition. Encaustic wax and resins speak to my faux finish experience and love of historic art materials. 

My artwork is an exploration of the complex and often overlooked issues both socially and personally. Through a multifaceted approach encompassing paintings, photography, and sculptural installations, I aim to shed light on these pressing issues while challenging conventional perceptions.