CARVING (STONE AND WOOD)

Carving can be a tricky business. As a process that is only subtractive, it can be frustrating. This means any material removed cannot be reattached; once it’s gone, it’s gone. Therefore it is important for me to be flexible with my initial design so I can alter the form if necessary as I am working. I work mostly with soapstone and alabaster but enjoy woodworking as well. The satisfaction I get from finishing a stone sculpture is worth the obstacles.

NEEDLE FELTING

I love needle felting. There is so much freedom in design and form because it is possible to remove parts, attach separate pieces or alter the form entirely. The sculpture itself is unbreakable so there is no need to worry if it drops. Needle felting is time consuming but I find it very meditative and relaxing. Not to mention the materials are portable and can be brought anywhere to work on. This is an art practice that can be enjoyed in the woods or in my garden. 

When working with fiber, I prefer to let the material speak to me and decide on its own what form it wants to take-I just help it to get there. Once the form has been decided, I add whatever details are necessary to express my vision. 

I am most interested in creating abstract organic sculptures with a focus on bacteria; the building blocks of life.