sculpture

Artwork is my favorite form of information sharing. I believe that it is the purest form of communication. For me, the most engaging artworks pose questions that will challenge norms and open-up new avenues of perception. Every finished work is an experiment in expression, and I am passionate about chasing a concept to an impactful finale.

My creative practice thrives when I am researching, sharing information, and learning from others. I have a passion for inclusive art, so I take initiative to construct multi-layered projects that involve not only practical construction, but dedicated programming for my subject and complex design aspects that involve the viewer.
It is important that viewers experience my work with more than just their eyes. I attempt to engage all senses. The act of looking serves as a conduit for fuller engagement. This approach reflects my view of art and of the world. When I talk about my work, I talk about how it sounds, how it feels and even how it tastes.
I seek out subjects that fire my curiosity and enjoy the inspiration that comes from investigation. Much of my work investigates underrepresented heritage, culture and environmental issues. Activism and advocacy are part of my identity, so I look for sculpture/installation projects that will highlight and raise awareness of my chosen subject.
One of my most important works to date, the portrait bust of Cudjoe Lewis, has rippled education into my community. Before the bust was sponsored by the people in my city, many did not know Mr. Lewis’s story of survival. He and ~112 others were the last known victims of the slave trade in the United States.
Having the bust placed at the church that Mr. Lewis helped to found gave the descendants of the survivors hope that their stories would be remembered and repeated.
These are materials through which humans intervene in the world—and natural objects—materials through which nature mediates our experience of the world.
As a sculptor, I feel free to integrate my training in 2D, photography, and creative technology into my work. All art forms and practices are interesting and possible tools for future projects. I often refer to myself as an “Art Worker,” because I believe the joy of process is for myself while the result of process is intended for the viewer.
I like to create work that encourages my viewers to test accepted modes of thinking.