Artists Statement

Combining fine art materials and technical processes with consumer-ephemera, I construct conceptual narratives that are both otherworldly and familiar – suggesting there is beauty in the absurd irrationality of the universe.

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Using art as a channel, for connection and critical thought, my practice is a dialectic tool for parsing out the formation of cultural identity via social pressures such as: what we purchase, what we consume, and what we digest — whether they be material goods or ideas.  Through the creation of art experiences and collectible works of art, my practice carves out both conceptual and physical space for contemplation; inviting audiences to celebrate the spirit of sacred individuality that makes us human and ties us together.   

 

"Art is my telescope, my microscope and my time-machine." — A. Marten