I work with objects that at first glance may seem raw and undesirable, but become compellingly elegant once I begin to incorporate them into my art. A good example is my recent experimentation with animal hearts. Some may view using this material as morbid and disturbing, but I see these hearts as beautiful objects that retain an emotional and spiritual essence. I try and find beauty in the world around me. All my sculpture is based on this search, and on personal emotions and experiences. Every piece is infused with my own response to...more