“Through a dynamic process, molten wax is laid out in a sheet and formed as the medium cools. The resulting small sculptural sections form the basis for my work. Leaping the boundaries between painting and sculpture, the effects are sweeps of delicate organic structures which mimic plant life and vibrant creatures in a three-dimensional landscape.
My pieces are inspired by dynamic biodiverse ecosystems such as coral reefs. Thousands of species which live together in mutually beneficial relationships which have evolved over millennia. When external stressors such as toxic pollutants or over-fishing are introduced, the dynamics of those relationships change. These ecosystems and their inhabitants begin to suffer disease, are less resilient to predators and once vibrant communities dwindle and die off. Through these landscapes, I hope to stimulate conversations about the similarities we face in our own environments and what we can do to strengthen our communities and natural world.”