statement

I recently submitted sit of faith and five easy pieces (in white) for an upcoming art exhibition. I took the opportunity to write a bit about each project and fine tune the presentation. Therefore I've updated my previous post from December 21st with new layouts and explanatory text.

Part of the submission required an artist's statement. This is not something I have really written before so I endeavored to be as concise as possible about 'what I make' and 'how I make'. As always, I appreciate everyone's input, so if I am too nebulous, too wordy, or too derivative let me know!


I make objects, and I try to elicit meaning from these objects. I want my objects to talk, to have conversations with those whom they encounter. My objects need users and companions, they seek a role and ask for a duty. I make objects that function, I have no desire to make totems.

My working method is steeped in the traditions of car tuning and old school craftsmanship. Empirical knowledge and specialized tooling have both a pragmatic and academic influence in my process. My work varies in size but the interaction is always intimate; material character and tectonic clarity are magnetic.