My primary medium is papier‑mâché. I create framed landscape works that begin with the construction of the frame itself, built from papier‑mâché, followed by the painting contained within it. The finished pieces function as painted sculptures. There is something inherently whimsical about creating “valuable antique paintings” from materials more commonly found in a recycling bin or basement shelf—corrugated cardboard, newspaper, hardware‑store glue, and house paint. These readily available materials impart a distinctive spirit to my work. When I work cheaply, I work in a spirit of freedom and discovery.
With a background in theater, I approach my frames and pictures as I would stage props: sturdy for the present moment, but not meant to last forever. The ephemeral nature of both the materials and the objects themselves is central to the work. It reflects our capacity to create beauty from discarded things, while also acknowledging impermanence and mortality. Like actors on a stage, these objects exist for now, inviting viewers into acts of imagination and play.
In addition to landscape pieces—which aim to deepen appreciation for the world around us—I also create life‑size human figure sculptures and performance props in papier‑mâché. I am a writer as well as a visual artist, and my performance work ultimately resolves into written texts that stand on their own as works of creative writing.
