My passion and appreciation for science, nature, and the beauty of living creatures has always been reflected in my artwork. The striking crests and plumage of birds, the patterned scaling of reptiles, and the bright colors of the coral reefs have all inspired me.
I also have a great interest in anthropology, particularly the concepts of costuming and disguise. Throughout the ages, humans have used their imaginations to expose, transform or hide their identity. Usually this required the creation of a guise to complete the metamorphosis. The ancient Egyptians, Native Americans and European monarchs wore headdresses and crowns to convey super-human status. Aboriginal people, Native Americans and tribal peoples of Africa, donned animal skins, headdresses and masks transforming themselves into divine beings, or channeling the spirit of their prey. During the Italian Renaissance, masks were used to conceal, rather than expose the wearer’s identity allowing the wearer to revel in socially objectionable ways without being identified.
My admiration of classic and contemporary art and my desire to create began early in life. Some of my influences include Peter Paul Reubens, John James Audubon Hubert-Dupras and Andy Goldsworthy, all artists who convey an appreciation of nature in their work.
The combination of these disciplines fueled my desire to develop a medium through which I could share my visions. In 2004, I began to incorporate my passions into a line of unique hand made masks and ornaments.
My work has been displayed in several boutiques and galleries including Cirque du Soleil internationally, HPGRP Gallery in NYC, and Maskarade in New Orleans.
