Artist StatementDull and colorless, monochromatic metal cries out to be ornamented. I bring cold, unfeeling metal to life with vibrant jewel toned colors through the process of enameling. Forging with flame, I beat upon my vessels to bring them into being, shaped into symmetrical and organic forms. With kiln and torch, I fuse the dissimilar materials together- perpetually joining the metal and glass.
Inspiration trickles from every nook and cranny of the natural world around me. A blazing crimson sunset, moody clouds on the horizon, rays of light streaming through the green canopy of serene woods. To be one with nature is to discover one's true self. Art wells up within me as clear as a spoken phrase begging to be expressed. Using metal as my canvas and vitreous enamel as my paint, I convey the glorious echoes of this majestic world with line, color, and texture. The pure enjoyment of forming and crafting with my own two hands is my singular goal in creating art. If by happenstance as a byproduct I inspire another human to take a closer look at even the smallest of details, the simplest of things, and derive joy from nature, I shall be satisfied. |