Artist Statement:

I layer painted paper to create topographic, mixed media works. The versatility of paper allows me to create fluid designs that translate into various more permanent media. While integrally abstract, my work evokes ideas of landscape. I take inspiration from specific locations in California  to create works that celebrate the vibrancy of this state. This focus on place, and in particular California, speaks to my interest in the politics of land.  As a California native and Bay Area resident  of 27 years, I've experienced the dramatic changes that have priced out scores of working class people and many artists. I am concerned with who gets access to this land and what it takes to stay here. My compositions celebrate the promise of California, where ideals and reality forever collide.