ARTIST'S STATEMENT

After hibernating through most of 2008, I came out realizing that I wanted to take more control of my materials and ideas. In the last year and a half since making this change, the energy around my work has increased exponentially. I have always held faith that if I persevered in searching for my most honest expression, that I would have a moment of revelation and opportunity, both. It actually comes as little surprise to me that I recognize that moment as now. It seems both perfect and ridiculous to me. I could not be happier. The skeletal/anatomical pieces of 2009 are all titled in tribute to people who have significantly impacted my life as a sculptor, whether through patronage or friendship and encouragement.