Inspired by the artists and mathematicians in my life, my art combines the random unpredictability of abstraction with mathematical and geometric precision. I create unique black and white abstract oil monotypes, which I then cut, fold and build into geometric 3D mobiles and relief style wall pieces of varying shapes and sizes. I also create unique jewelry pieces using my monotypes and hand built supports made from aluminum tubing, rubber gaskets and other bits found in the drawers of my local hardware store.

My 3D mobiles, wall pieces and jewelry blend the solidity of geometric shapes with the natural beauty of the classical elements, represented by the movement of the ink on the plate. With this art, I strive to evoke something of the heavens and of the earth – ethereal yet solid.

All of my pieces, whether 3D geometric mobiles, wall pieces with 3D components or jewelry, begin with the creation of unique black and white oil prints, called monotypes. Monotype is a printmaking process that is different from most others (such as etching or woodblock) because the image is created only a single time and cannot be reproduced. I apply oil paint to an acrylic plate, manipulate that ink on the plate to create abstract images, then put printmaking paper on top of the plate and run everything through my hand cranked printing press. The press transfers the ink on the plate to the paper, creating a unique print.
Once I have a good supply of monotypes, I decide on what kind of piece I want to create. Every single artwork I create is comprised of pieces from multiple monotypes. For example, if I create a Dodecahedron, which has 12 sides, then I will use pieces cut from 12 different monotypes. If I decide to make a 32-sided icosidodecahedron (20 triangles and 12 pentagons) I must first create 32 different monotypes. Using a template, I score, cut and fold as many pieces as needed to build the artwork. From there, I align the monotypes and glue them to build the piece. Creating one of my works can take up to 70 hours, depending on its complexity.