Artist's Statement: Much of my artwork features references to familiar natural and organic objects as thematic elements. About five years ago, I began to draw circles as a metaphor for cells, and noticed with fascination the way those cell-circles seemed to move and join together to form new creations, much like the biological cells they were intended to represent. That revelation led to an interest in DNA and the process of genetics. In exploring and reflecting upon these themes, I came to imagine that, through my genetic inheritance, my ancient forbearers may have, across centuries of time, found a voice in my art.