Painted Copper + Gem Minerals 2010-2013

My work is fueled by a deep appreciation for the history of craft and the process of making with my hands.
I am drawn to the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.
fabricating
painting
scratching
removing
adorning
Resulting in pieces that provide information of the past while speaking of the present.
On the surface a conversation of nuance and contrast develop.
This dialog leads to questions and drives the focus of my research.