Process is the bridge between concept and creation—the careful, deliberate way each work emerges in the studio.
The objects I work with are often fragments of the past— jewelry, beads and adornments that have already lived a life before arriving in my studio. Each material carries its own voice, weight, and potential, and I treat it with respect as I consider how it might be transformed. Choosing materials is an intuitive act; I follow what resonates, what calls for attention, and what feels capable of being reimagined. In many ways, the selection process is the first conversation in creating a piece.
Thinking Through Making
I rarely begin with a fully formed plan. Instead, I let the work evolve, testing arrangements, balancing shapes, and exploring textures. Sketching, painting, and experimenting with small compositions often precede larger pieces. Movement, rhythm, and tactile exploration are all part of how ideas reveal themselves. This phase is meditative, an interplay of observation, trial, and adaptation, where patience and listening are as important as skill and technique.
Framing, Finish, and Form
Finishing a piece involves more than joining materials—it is an extension of the making itself. Choosing a shadowbox or vintage frame, considering depth, and refining the surface all contribute to the work’s presence. These decisions are deliberate, providing a sense of completion while honoring the story of the materials and the thought behind the work.
A Practice of Attention
My studio practice is as much about mindset as it is about making. Attention, care, and reflection are woven into every step—from selecting materials to the final detail. Yoga and movement inform this practice, helping me stay centered, patient, and attuned to both the work and myself. Each piece emerges as a reflection of this ongoing relationship with material, intuition, and intention.
Inviting Observation
The process is invisible to most viewers, yet it shapes the energy, texture, and narrative of each work. I hope that by sharing a glimpse into my approach, collectors and art lovers can sense the deliberation, curiosity, and care behind every piece. Each object carries layers of thought, material history, and subtle storytelling—an invitation to pause, notice, and connect.
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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." Thomas Merton