My work for the last 30 years has been about the integration of art and furniture. As a multidisciplinary artist (woodworking, metalworking, and painting). The art of sculptural furniture has developed my voice in the creation of my sculpture

Blending cultures and art movements inspire the decisions in all of my work. I have an eclectic approach to the development of each piece, integrating my experiences traveling in Africa, working in Ghana, and on Indian reservations in the Southwest, United States. This exposure developed my passion for makers, ceremonies, and the significance of details. These particular cultures have shaped my aesthetic and remain at the core of my work. I honor their heritage by learning about the significance and historical value of the design elements.  I use these design references side by side to create a blend of cultural ideas not only as visual pleasure but also in celebration of the care and details of the rich visual history these cultures offer.

A vocabulary of textures, patterns, and mixed media is how I express myself through sculpture. I illustrate through various mediums, layering and blending concepts with figurative and abstract forms. Currently, I am delving deeper into an earlier series of sculptures inspired by the strength, fortitude, and spirit of womanhood.

Furniture’s “functional” aspect is first to be addressed through design as well as engineering. Working back and forth between art and design in the making of objects of purpose and finding that balance is my main objective. As a sculptor creating furniture, I bridge art and function by applying my compositions to a functional form to change the story of the piece and transform its identity as more than just functional, connecting the viewer emotionally with the artistic content of the work as well as the form.