Artist Statement
The natural process of aging and decay in our society and our bodies has lead me to further investigate my rusting process. Lately, I am drawn to pattern for its role in traditional fabric production and story like quality through repetition. The individual objects I rust come together to move through the silks as they take on a personal and almost sensual feeling.
I like to use raw materials as a connection to the earth and traditions of the past that creates a dialog which reflects upon our contemporary society in how we utilize our resources while finding new patterns and uses for our societal evolution.
Through these patterns I seek a quietude that’s alive and moves through the objects of industry and production by creating a void in the forms.
An illusion of what we achieve can only be measured by the parts that allow the whole to function.