"I believe in the inherent beauty and intrinsic value of everyday things."
Each series I create links to a specific place, time, and memory. My pieces employ patterns. They require enormous amounts of repetitive and physically daunting manual labor.
Ostensibly, my work does not appear moralizing or political, but it draws from wells of sustainability and the LGBTQ+ experience. Pleasant visuals provide the vehicle for metaphors and hidden meanings. I aim to surprise and delight viewers while shifting perceptions of value.
I have garnered national television appearances (The Nate Berkus Show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Flea Market Flip) and media buzz (Surface, Inhabitat, Apartment Therapy) for my approach to upcycling in home decor. I hold a BFA in Design (UT Austin), MFA in Design and Technology (Parsons NY), and certification in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (FIT NY).
I currently live in San Francisco with my husband and son after relocating from the Swiss Alps.