As a Midwestern native, of both its rural and urban spaces, my perception and
sensibilities were formed. Now, living in Southern California it is my love of the
southwest that is most evident in my work.                           

At the University of Colorado, Boulder I was given          
the rare opportunity to explore paper pulp as a sculpture medium and encouraged to
focus on its unique characteristics and potential that goes beyond that of uniform paper sheets. 
It is in this medium that I found my best expression.