About Me.
I have a need to ritualistically create objects and explore materials. In my hands personas are spawned from paint, paper, nostalgic craft supplies, and cosmetics. These personalities are unfamiliar to me- but I want to understand them. I conjure up fantastical creatures that plead with viewers to come closer, to examine their beauty, as well as their repulsion. They reflect human personas by honoring facets of our personalities while aggressively displaying absurdity to provoke our empathy. Alluring color, textures and rich materials work together to showcase each creature’s persona while drawing on the viewer’s curiosity to engage with the work.
CV Bachelor of Science Art Education Minor in European History Cum Laude Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 2009 Bachelor of Fine Arts Fiber Arts & Painting Concentration Cum Laude Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 2009 Masters of Fine Arts Sculpture Concentration University of Houston, Houston, TX. 2017 Gallery Showing 2017
Certifications Teaching Certifications Texas State EC-12 Art 5yr 2013 Teaching Experience 2016
Museum Experience 2015 - Present
Business
Awards/Grants/Fellowships 2017
Volunteer Experience
Professional Affiliations Knit At Night Guild Contemporary Handweavers of Houston Surface Design Association |