Artist Statement

Our world is slowly falling apart. Glaciers are melting, animals are starving, habitats are disappearing, people are dying. This series of wall works and jewelry is inspired by the natural world and the industry that is now overtaking it. I look at various industrial practices and due to negligence, many threaten the very air we breathe, the water we drink, and the habitats that are no longer viable.

I created domed wall pieces in order to develop a series of larger scale works that were captivating, gave dimension, incorporated industrial materials, processes, and created an intimate conversation. The protest brooches incorporate metal fabrication and glass because I wanted them to not only be wearable but also be timeless with the materials I used. They serve as personal reminders of ways industrial waste can be generated and how we can either reflect on the issues or how they are easily forgotten in the age of innovation.

Doing better by our planet and finding solutions to creating less pollution and prolonging our lives and our planet’s will always be an issue so using materials that are durable and long lasting was very important to me. The use of glass on metal or light on fabric, give transparency to the issues that industry has caused to our environment. My work stands as another reminder of why we need to be mindful of the planet we live on because we need the planet, it doesn't need us.