My abstract drawings develop through ongoing series-based studio work. I draw inspiration from biological forms as acknowledgement that we embody the evolutionary contributions of earlier life. The images present a central, vertically oriented figure meant to suggest emergence and growth surrounded by lines, shapes, layered patterns, and rhythmic marks to evoke systems in motion. By creating layered, rich works on paper, I aim to push the limits of drawing’s physical presence. My use of symmetry and asymmetry reference that found in natural systems and life forms. 

My readings in philosophy and my understanding of the significance of mythology inspire my work. The idea of visualizing the invisible intrigues me, as does ‘power of presence,’ a term often applied to indigenous ‘art.’ This series, Emergence, reflects my longtime interest in the philosophical concept of becoming, an event that develops from itself. Just as the title of the series reflects its content, it also reflects how each drawing is developed through a slow, accumulative process.