Artist Statement

My work begins with handmade paper, fibers that carry their own memory, texture, and quiet insistence. As a papermaker, I engage in a direct, intimate conversation with my materials, exploring their inherent qualities and potential. The process begins with the selection of fibers, each bringing its own texture, weight, and character. From there, I shape the pulp through varied beating times, additives, and pigmentation before even touching a sheet with pencil, paint, or blade. Sheet-forming offers further layers of complexity, where I experiment with techniques that invite variation at every turn.

Repetition, labor, and time are central to my practice. Papermaking is meditative and deliberate, and it is in this repetition that I find connection—to the material, to the past, and to the people who have practiced this craft before me. The act of making slows me down, deepens my attention, and creates space to listen to the work as it unfolds.

Visually, my work draws inspiration from geometric patterns in quilts and vintage textiles, as well as patterns that emerge in the natural world. I embrace an intuitive approach, allowing color, form, and the slight irregularities of the paper to guide the work. Across both my studio practice and collaborative projects, including deep mapping, I am interested in how place, material, and perception shape one another. These projects grow through attentive listening and engagement, inviting participants and viewers to notice and respond to their surroundings. The work reveals structures rather than imposing them, emphasizing connection, presence, and shared experience.

Each piece, whether a studio sheet or a collaborative map, holds a sense of vitality, inviting viewers and participants to slow down, engage, and encounter the quiet energy of materials and place. Through this practice, I strive to honor process, material, and the subtle forces that connect us all, creating work that celebrates curiosity, play, and the potential of attentive, shared exploration.