Artist Statement: I feel an inexplicable urgency to create art. As far back as I can remember this urge has always been present. For me it’s more than just a profession, it’s a way of life. Rather than treating my art as exercise to master the medium, I view each undertaking as a fantastic journey. I begin with a vague idea of what I envision the outcome to be, but I find it invigorating to let the medium dictate the process. In this way the end result always exceeds my expectations. This becomes especially true when I run into problems or so-called “mistakes.” Working out the solution to these problems often takes the work to another level. The general theme for this series of work is the beauty of diversity and the hope for the future.