For me sculpture is a language, not of the reasoning mind, but of the soul in touch with nature and our heritage. I see art as the universal communication spanning the boundaries of society, culture, as well as time. Throughout the ages there have been archetypical symbols, myths and sites which strike a chord deep inside of us. As an artist, I have sought to awaken a similar response.
A celebration of nature is central to all of my pieces. The natural world has been not only the source of my materials and forms, but the wellspring of my inspiration. I work with the inherent shapes of the individual pieces of wood and stone - nothing is forced or bent artificially.
I have always had a great fascination in ancient cultures and past civilizations. Through my sculpture I have explored and interpreted archaic symbols, form(at)s, and rituals. My work is in part an evocation - a memory from a time when art and life were one. I try to awaken in people a sense of the mysterious and sacred. This awareness is very ancient and yet still alive - in all of us.
Artist's Comments
A celebration of nature is central to all of my pieces. The natural world has been not only the source of my materials and forms, but the wellspring of my inspiration. I work with the inherent shapes of the individual pieces of wood and stone - nothing is forced or bent artificially.
I have always had a great fascination in ancient cultures and past civilizations. Through my sculpture I have explored and interpreted archaic symbols, form(at)s, and rituals. My work is in part an evocation - a memory from a time when art and life were one. I try to awaken in people a sense of the mysterious and sacred. This awareness is very ancient and yet still alive - in all of us.