Artist Statement

My interdisciplinary practice operates at the intersection of ecofeminism, environmental science, and tactile materiality. While my portfolio spans a diverse range of media—including drawing, painting, photography, and large-scale sculpture—it is unified by a central inquiry: how can art dismantle patriarchal frameworks of dominance over the natural world and foster deep ecological empathy?

Rooted in the foundational perspectives of Rachel Carson, Wangari Maathai, and Carolyn Merchant, my work explores "nature" not as a resource to be subjugated, but as a feminist muse. By framing the environment through an ecofeminist lens, I challenge historical hierarchies and reclaim ecological spaces for marginalized voices. I integrate scientific observation, cultural studies, and traditional ecological knowledge to highlight the fundamental interconnectedness of all living systems, offering alternative frameworks for sustainability and social equity.

My practice is deeply informed by regional biodiversity and a personal history of geographic translation. The visual language of my work is directly shaped by the ecosystems I have immersed myself in: the songbirds and wildflowers of Missouri, the rugged alpine flora of Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains, the arid sagebrush and cacti of Colorado’s canyons, and the lush oak and hickory forests of my current home in Illinois. These varied landscapes serve as field sites for research, driving me to translate the textures, colors, and geometries of vulnerable species into tangible art objects.

This research manifests materially in works like Spring Tide, a large-scale, immersive soft-sculpture installation that captures the delicate complexity of Pacific Northwest marine ecosystems. Through labor-intensive processes of crocheting and sewing fiber, I mimic the organic architectures of tidepools, reefs, and kelp forests. By translating these fragile biomes into tactile, heavy-textured environments, I invite viewers into an active sensory dialogue with the natural world. Ultimately, my work functions as a catalyst for advocacy, leveraging aesthetic engagement to inspire collective action toward a more just, sustainable, and equitable planet.