I create sculptures, installations, and video works. While the medium changes, there is a common thread addressing the physical and emotional aspects of home (in a humorous way). I grew up in a suburban house, in what seemed to be a stereotypical “American Dream”. But, I learned at an early age that things are not always as they appear. Now as a wife and mother I am navigating my way through the ups and downs of home life. These personal experiences are the basis for my ideas, yet the concepts are universal.

Using home as a stage, the work focuses on emotional tensions such as arguments, lack of communication, personal expectations, and disappointments. The physical space of home, including the underlying architectural elements and the objects we choose to decorate it, all play a role. The works are participatory, inviting the viewer to physically engage with them in different ways. The titles are often idioms which suggest both a physical and psychological aspect of home life. I frequently use construction materials and everyday objects such as plywood, carpeting, and wallpaper. As part of my working process I either use writing as a springboard for my ideas, or I play with a material I am attracted to and work with its inherent associations.