The imagery included in my work comes directly from my environment. I am not concerned with merely representing the reality in front of me, but more importantly responding to the forms and the space of my environment as vehicles to address formal issues, ultimately presenting these familiar subjects in a way that may challenge the viewer’s perception. A major influence on my work has been the experience of living and working in the Middle East from 1996-2002. During that time, I became aware of, and consequently was influenced by the traditional arts of the region. The exposure to the textiles and other applied arts, especially those from South East Asian cultures, provided a significant insight into the cultural heritage of that environment. This exposure challenged my perception of symbols and iconography, which has led me to understand a vast history of meaning, which goes beyond that of Western cultural associations.

The most recent body of work is an extension of a series of road-kill prints that I have been developing since 2003. I became fascinated with this subject matter as I traveled the highways and back roads of Georgia and South Carolina. I was first attracted to their strong visual presence, which I enjoyed transforming into a visual language. Whether it is the prehistoric look of the armadillo or the dynamic gesture of the possum feigning death, I use the subjects as vehicles to address formal elements and principles such as line, shape, texture and pattern. In addition, their unfortunate circumstances allowed me to explore more universal themes such as fate, luck, deception and truth and their impact on our day-to-day lives.