Artist Statement
Ecotone
I create sculptural objects and wearables using metal, enamel, concrete, and natural materials. Ecotone is one such series: a collection of sculptural vessels that explore the relationship between the natural world and the human-made environment. Each vessel is made of concrete, a material commonly associated with rigidity and urban infrastructure, yet here it takes on smooth, undulating forms inspired by the movement of water. In shaping concrete this way, I abstract a rigid, industrial material into something fluid, soft, and organic, challenging our expectations of how artificial materials behave and interact with nature. These organic shapes are paired with enameled copper elements in layered shades of grey, blue, and green. The metal forms cradle and frame living plant arrangements, creating an interplay between permanence and growth, structure and softness. The series is installed atop a live-edge wood board, a surface that reflects both the natural materials and the industrial processes at the core of the work.
At the center of this series is the vessel—used both functionally and symbolically as a device to contain, present, and frame relationships between human systems and the natural world. By abstracting industrial materials to echo natural movement, I challenge assumptions about how built environments interact with ecological life. My work is influenced by how we perceive and engage with nature, and how its presence—though often overlooked—supports human well-being.
In reframing concrete and metal as collaborators with plant life, Ecotone proposes a symbiotic view of urban and ecological systems. Rather than existing in opposition, these forces can inform and elevate one another. In a frenetic world dominated by technology and artificiality, I hope my vessels offer moments of stillness and attention— encouraging viewers to notice, appreciate, and seek nature within all environments.
