ARTIST STATEMENT
I illuminate and transform spaces with site-responsive environments and large-scale sculptures, stripping away external noise and inviting people to experience a sense of wonder. Drawing from Japanese concepts like Yugen: building in mystery/subtlety, my works slow participants down. Not in an abrupt way, but in subtle ways - a relaxed exhale, easing into the space. These quiet, contemplative sensory spaces tap into a sense of awe that connects us.
I’m inspired by the surrounding architecture, location, & context, and seek the curiosity and delight already hidden in a space. In many instances, my sculptures feel like they were already a part of the space or naturally emerged from the spaces. I construct/orchestrate the space making both big and subtle moves, often undetected by the viewer, to make it feel this way.
Recently, I have been furthering these explorations by asking how can we experience intimacy in vast spaces and vastness in intimate space. The work explores this relationship creating both communal and individual senses of awe, evoking intimate minimalism, and allowing people to relate attentively to ever-expanding built and social environments.