The left side of the brain analyzes the details of how something works, while the right side connects the logical and the emotional to create the metaphorical big picture. This concept is constantly in mind when I create. I work from an autobiographical frame of reference to visually reflect on the different events, hopes, tensions and fears that make up the relationships in my life. Through the use of multiples, found objects, and installation I am examining my connection to people and places.
Through the inspiration of internal organs, the history and context of every-day objects, and domestic crafts I create works that piece together the bonds I’ve formed with others and the relationship I have with myself. In my work I ask questions such as, how am I connected to these objects; how do each of the elements in a piece interact on a visual and symbolic level; what aspect of a relationship am I speaking of; and is it still in progress or stagnant? The choices I make in response to these questions are deliberate in order to tease out the metaphorical meaning I am seeking.
I use found objects such as furniture and fabric to represent the familiarity and comfort of a relationship. I like the idea that these objects bring their own history to the work that provokes an emotional response in how I interpret them. The use of my past journals, collection of photographs and objects have recently played a role within my work as I relate to the subject under discussion. Taking into account the aesthetic appeal, the logical and metaphorical comparisons and interactions, I examine my intimate connections to people, places and my own memories.
Through the inspiration of internal organs, the history and context of every-day objects, and domestic crafts I create works that piece together the bonds I’ve formed with others and the relationship I have with myself. In my work I ask questions such as, how am I connected to these objects; how do each of the elements in a piece interact on a visual and symbolic level; what aspect of a relationship am I speaking of; and is it still in progress or stagnant? The choices I make in response to these questions are deliberate in order to tease out the metaphorical meaning I am seeking.
I use found objects such as furniture and fabric to represent the familiarity and comfort of a relationship. I like the idea that these objects bring their own history to the work that provokes an emotional response in how I interpret them. The use of my past journals, collection of photographs and objects have recently played a role within my work as I relate to the subject under discussion. Taking into account the aesthetic appeal, the logical and metaphorical comparisons and interactions, I examine my intimate connections to people, places and my own memories.