Ritual is a means of elevating the importance of simple gestures and
observations. One's senses are heightened, and actions are pared down to
only those most vital. Every decision in ritual is imbued with an intent.

I use ritual in my art as both a working method, and a subject of
exploration. My interests lie in cultural and spiritual heritage, which
prompts me to question of myself, what rituals are a part of my life? What
traditions have I inherited, adopted, or invented? From where does my sense
of identity come?

I explore these questions as I observe the birds that come to my feeder; as
I take note of cycles and seasons; in the curiosity of how food grows in
earth and water; through connections with the traditional roles of women,
and the mystical power behind their duties; through fascination with alchemy
and order. I long to know stories of my ancestors. What was their
perspective on these subjects that intrigue me?

As a result, my work often prompts more questions than it provides answers.
I use both old and new elements in my pieces. By harnessing the power of the
found object and combining it with my own experience, I reference a history,
but a history I have created myself. I work intuitively, and feel that my
art is the result of an influence of a higher power, or the subconscious, as
I see these two concepts as being interchangeable. The work embodies my
appreciation for simplicity, for inheritance, for the wholesome, the
supernatural, and the feminine all at once.