“Slats Unfurled” references several historical aspects of the South Lake Union area such as sawmills, maritime industry, and technological advancements over the past century. Other numerous Northwest sensibilities such as docks, boardwalks, and the fluidity of water also inspire the artwork. Recycled Douglas fir slats make up the concentric telescoping forms that extend out from both sides of the center, to then drape and unfurl downward.

My formative years mostly played out in an artistic and musical household in Santa Cruz, California. Most of the time I was left to my own devices and had a fierce independent spirit. With limited resources, I began to forge my creativity by drawing and building models, while simultaneously working on bicycles and cars, playing music, and building skate ramps. Once I began to understand that I could create objects that had a message, I became more interested in concept driven projects in a variety of materials and processes. I began to interpret and communicate with the world by traveling my own authentic path through an art practice that I follow to this day. My intention is to create work that is accessible, interactive, and facilitates the viewer’s own narrative. I have been creating work in Seattle since 2001.