artist statement
My artistic practice is rooted in the exploration of neurodivergence—my own and that of my children—as we move together through the vast and evolving spectrum of identity, perception, and understanding. This shared experience reverberates through my creative process, deeply informing my work and life. I engage themes of motherhood, neurodiversity, inclusion, equity, and advocacy not as distant concepts but as daily realities. I navigate, normalize, and celebrate these complex layers within the structures of my art.
My process moves fluidly across multiple planes—internal and external, visible and invisible, natural and constructed. It begins with presence. Outdoors, I slow down, breathe, and observe. I gather what the earth has shed: fallen branches, seed pods, bark, and stone—each a remnant in a natural continuum. I also collect discarded human-made materials, merging the organic and inorganic to reflect a broader, interconnected range of existence. These objects carry their own timelines, their own spectrums of history and transformation, and I weave them into my work with intention and care.
Movement is central to my practice. Through flowing yogic sequences, I access a stillness that allows me to attune to my emotion, spirit, and intellect. This embodied awareness helps me translate internal insights and inner truths into physical form. My sculptural work is born from this place—where ideation meets matter, and meaning becomes tangible.
When I create, I work intuitively, guided by texture, color, form, and space. I juxtapose found and foraged materials with traditional mediums, allowing the moment to inform the composition. This approach reflects the spectrum of time, place, and experience—inviting viewers to sense the layering, repurposing, and harmonizing of difference into unity.
Ultimately, my work exists within and because of many spectrums—neurodivergence, motherhood, spirituality, materiality, nature, and social inclusion. My practice honors these continuums as sources of insight, resilience, and beauty. Through my art, I hope to spark reflection and reverence for the intricate and diverse frequencies that shape who we are.