When preparing a drawing surface, I begin with a light set of marks to create a grid – this grid provides a matrix for the placement of lines. I work in series, with the idea that an infinite number and combination of elements exist. Through drawing, I am able to plan complicated installations in advance and visualize the different possibilities offered by a single space.

The series of drawings titled "Linea Studies" are created with wax crayon on paper, applying the crayon with a stenciled line to a white sheet of paper, then soaking the paper and applying a wash of sumi ink, The ink flows across the paper, resisting the wax, and pools, then evaporating to produce an aqueous pattern. the resulting compositional background reflects the water mechanics of the materials - paper, wax, ink and water.

While my sculptural installations are wholly temporary, these schematic drawings serve as a durable and lasting precursor to the installation process, from conception through completion.