What's up with the home page?

As an artist who thinks a lot about home and what it means, the home page pictures are a reflection of how home feels to me. They are pictures I've personally taken and can generally be found in the travel archives or behind the scenes, studio pages. 

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Oh you're a sculptor? So you make humans out of clay or stone? 

If you look close enough, any category is hard to define. Sculpture is a particularly loose and expansive category. I identify primarily as a sculptor because the tangible, tactile aspect of the objects I make are important to me. I am most drawn to organizing and shaping objects in their full form, rather than focusing on representing them on a flat surface. I've done a singular, realistic clay self-portrait and that will ideally be the extent of my work with clay. 

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Why do you put almost all your work on this website? Don't you know that you're only as good as your worst project? 

Listen, I understand that potential employers will look at this website. I know that image means a lot. I also know that beginner and aspiring artists will look at this website. The choice to display most of my work (the ugly sketches, the work that I don't like, the work I know needs more work, etc.) is a small rebellion against the idea that perfection is the only thing worth sharing. This website functions both as an ongoing portfolio and an archive; the goal is that it is a testament of growth and exploration, rather than a polished object. For employers with concerns, I am happy to provide an updated critique and examination of any work I've completed. I lean much farther towards growth and reflection than I do defense. Besides, if an employer operates in such an environment that requires judgements that quickly, I'm not sure I want to work for them to begin with. It's a win/win. 

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I visited this website x amount of time ago and can't find xyz thing. Where did it go?

Despite what I just said about this website being an archive, this is also a living website. I change things often because it's mine and I'm allowed to. Sometimes I just need a change, sometimes I change my mind about something I said or how I presented it. Please send me an email letting me know what you're looking for and interested in and we can talk about it. 

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You make a lot of bold statements. Doesn't that concern you?

Yes. 

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Why make statements if they concern you? Wouldn't it be easier not to say them?

I've reached a point in life where it would not be easier. I'm learning the balance between listening and speaking, waiting and acting. I expect to keep learning about it for the rest of my life. I'm giving myself permission to be wrong; to make amends when they are necessary; to change as needed; and to admit when I don't know. The goal is loud and right, but I'd rather be loud and wrong than silent and ignorant. 

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Can I buy your art? Do you take commissions? 

Most likely, no. As of March 2025, I am adamantly against putting price tags on the art I make in my general practice. Commissions are on a case-by-case basis, and generally operate on a pay-what-you-want scale, which means I only agree to the project if I'm personally invested. However, I am very interested in trade and trade economies, especially with other artists and tradespeople. If you have a skill or object you'd like to consider trading for my art, please email me!

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Since you don't sell your art, how can I support you as an artist? 

I mean, I'm not going to stop you from throwing money my way [donation link coming soon], but here are non-monetary ways you can support my art: 

• Tell people about my art! I'm decisively invested in the physical world instead of social media, but I know there is value in the immediacy of digital outreach. Please link to this website if possible, but at least attribute my name to the work when sharing. 

• Introduce me to people! Even if it doesn't lead to anything immediately, I'm always interested in meeting new people and seeing where it goes.

• ​Offer me a job! I'm interested in teaching, but I'm also open to studio help, technician jobs, and other miscellaneous opportunities to keep me engaged with art. 

• Support the people on my "People we love and support" page! Survival is a collective effort. We rise together. 

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You say you're an accessibility activist, but there are so many ways your website is inaccessible. Why is that?

It is because I am a single individual with my own capacity limitations. I taught myself how to use Wix and I am the only one working on my website. I can confidently say that updates are happening as swiftly as I can manage so that my art and my website are more accessible! That being said, if there is a particular barrier that you're facing, please email me and I will see what I can do to help.