Artwork

I love to subvert the function or place of origin of a material to elevate it to another level and play on the effects this produces. For a vibrant and organic finish, I cut the eggshells in pieces and make use of its natural round form. I think black is ideal for highlighting the animal skin or plant effects that I’m aiming for. Colored or gold cast glass adds a touch of refinement.

The inspiration for this eggshell work is rankaku, a traditional Asian technique that I discovered during a trip to Thailand.

The genus Allium — flowering onion — includes as many as 700 species, many of which are known for their flavors and aromas in the kitchen. The tall and slender form of these ornamental onions caught my eye and inspired these sculptures that function both inside and outside.

The mosaic is a collection of scattered pieces unified into a consistent whole, the quest of a lifetime. My Berling’Arts are a nod to the carefree days of childhood, inspired by traditional berlingot candy. Each Berling’Art is unique and different, its form neither round nor angular, at once feminine and masculine.

Totems were traditionally used to recount stories about families and clans and to keep a record of important historical events. I borrowed this symbol for my own history and looked to nature for inspiration.

Because we have so many experiences through life, we live in various emotional states. Our souls are like mosaics, and my pieces express the complexity of our humanity, our spirituality, in search of answers, through an interplay of materials, textures and colors that, once assembled, convey a different emotion for the individual who contemplates them.