Inspired by self-investigation and questions of identity, my art seeks to resolve issues within the idea of “authenticity” while simultaneously exploring authorship. As I investigate identity, fragments of my exploration cement themselves in various artistic forms. Each piece can be viewed as an echo of myself though not necessarily an exact representation of me. Instead my works are illustrations of the journey I have taken to find and understand authenticity. They are vestiges of these numerous journeys and serve as parables or allegories for both the audience and me. Within these parables, characters of my design are placed in situations that are similar to my own. The autobiographical components imbue the art with socially engaged concepts and self-reflectivity. Elements of fantasy obscure my original experience transforming my personal memories into a fairy tale.
The investigation into identity and the authentic self is forever changing and no one inquisition or journey satisfies the questions I have about genuine self. For this reason, multiples play a huge part in my work. Large quantities of the exact same piece allow me to approach my investigation from various positions, allowing my comprehension to be more expansive and versatile. In my work, I approach multiples not only in a quantitative form, but also by using a wide amount of mediums. I was trained as a printmaker and a sculptor and the knowledge I have of these two media has opened up a multitude of new techniques. This knowledge has allowed me to further expand my versatility when approaching my research. Working with multiples and in various media, and conceptual approaches allows me to confirm, deny and tune my examinations. These multiples become fantastical visual reinterpretations of my experiences and they exist in order to not only define my identity but to inform the audience of my inner monologue.