Play and discovery are central to my artmaking process. I rarely start a piece knowing what the final work will be. Instead, it’s through manipulating the materials, and letting their form and tactile qualities suggest a direction, that the piece begins to come together organically. I find that I can’t force a form on a piece that doesn’t suggest itself on its own through this play. 

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Often my work is made from scraps, as I doodle with any bit of material I find in front of me. An old sweater gives life to a beloved kangaroo. A torn paper bag becomes a lion, the handle its tail. Paperboard from food packaging gives form to papier-mâché creatures (you might recognize the distinctive profile of the hippo's egg carton mouth). I like that I can turn waste into a creature that delights with its quirky charm.

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Whether in two dimensions or three, my characters are predominately animals with personalities of their own. My art style is influenced by my love of children’s book illustration and the imaginative worlds and characters brought to life in their pages. I hope my pieces, like the children’s books I love, will be treasured by children and adults alike.