Artist Statement

My strongest memories from childhood are of being outside, spending time interacting with rocks, bits of moss or bark and imagining them to be anything I wanted. As an only child I was able to walk alone through the forest and envision the natural world around me as my play space. It would transform in my mind to anything I could imagine. This also gave me the time to just look at things, to really see them.  

My mind wanders back to these experiences as I create. I feel the strong pull to focus on natural objects. As an adult I am able to actually transform them and bring a version of the imaginary into the real world.  

I also feel the significance of the collective knowledge of art and craft from the women in my ancestry and use these skills in my creations as an artist with a craft based technique..

About Me 

I am a fiber artist whose work bridges art, architecture, design, and craft. My practice combines hand sewing, photography, and technology-driven design processes to create tactile works inspired by nature, memory, and material exploration. Raised on a sixth-generation family farm in northern Indiana, I developed an early connection to the natural world through quiet observation of rocks, moss, bark, and changing landscapes. Those experiences continue to shape my artistic language, influencing both the organic forms and spatial sensibility present in my work.

My background in architecture informs how I think about structure, texture, scale, and the relationship between surface and space. After studying fine art at Otis College of Art and Design and earning a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, I spent years balancing creative practice with professional and family life before fully dedicating myself to fiber art. I discovered in textiles a medium that could unite design precision with the intimacy and history of handwork.

I am also deeply influenced by the legacy of making passed down through the women in my family. One grandmother was a seamstress who made clothing for her family, while the other was a hand quilter and maker. Their commitment to craftsmanship, patience, and care remains central to my process. Through stitching and layered materials, I seek to transform ordinary natural forms into imagined spaces that invite reflection, curiosity, and connection.

My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in juried exhibitions, including shows in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. In addition to my studio practice, I support the fiber arts community through curatorial work, teaching, jurying exhibitions, and leadership roles with Fiber Arts Center AZ, where I currently serve as President of the Board of Directors. My goal as an artist is to honor the traditions of fiber while expanding its possibilities through contemporary design, technology, and personal storytelling.