Artist Bio
I’ve always liked the idea of using things that are no longer useful and have been discarded. By taking familiar pieces and transforming them into something decorative or whimsical, I can make art while also drawing attention to the treasures that can be found in people’s trash. I find it very rewarding to see the glimmer of recognition in peoples faces when they identify the various elements used to create my work.
The shapes of every-day metal tools, bicycles and farm implements inspire me. I see animals or other forms in the pieces. They pick me and tell me what to make from them. I love making birds and animals because they are familiar to everyone, no matter what your age or cultural background. Animals come in all shape and sizes and with these materials I can turn them into caricatures or make them realistic.
