Whether I work with wood, metal, stone, glass, paint, or pencil my goal is to transform these seemingly static substances into dynamic works that resonate with delicacy, softness and pliancy.

Part of my mission is to work with my materials in a way that will help viewers experience the mood, meaning and esthetics of my art without focusing initially on the actual materials I used to create the art.

I believe that we can only achieve a genuine understanding of and respect for the natural environment by trying to gain a true understanding of ourselves. Those who know and respect themselves will more readily honour the environment as well as the people, animals and other living beings they share it with.

Thus, instead of concentrating initially on the outcome of my creative work, I begin by striving to understand and work with my inner connection to the materials. The actual process of creating a piece often becomes the message of my work, and many of my images evoke an inner story that is unique to each viewer.