In the last hundred years, capitalism has revealed the evolution of technology from a means of production into a means of destruction.The threat of excessive waste, mass extinctions and a weakening connection to our landscape motivate me to create artifacts that preserve and illustrate the natural phenomena we take for granted as we build a post-natural society. Taking inspiration from DIY resourcefulness and alchemical study, my work transforms 21st century materials into future relics that mimic today’s environmental systems. 

I often use display mechanisms from the Victorian era such as the bell jar, reliquary and oil lantern to connect these artifacts of a not-so-distant time to a sense of nostalgia for the world preceding the industrial revolution. Each work serves as a poetic reminder of what we stand to lose as we slip deeper into the anthropocene era.They personify nature and distill sensory experiences, like walking through a field of fireflies, listening to cicadas and the warm light of the sunset, into romanticized objects. Ultimately, these pieces fall short of their natural counterparts, but point to the importance of preserving the wonder we have while it is still here.

My career in glassblowing has its oldest roots in my desire to learn how things are made. Unlike many other materials, the glassblowing process is still shrouded in mystery, 2000 years after its beginning. After earning a BFA from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, I went on to apprentice at the Corning Museum of Glass. There, I studied under a handful of very talented individuals and began the lifelong process of perfecting an art and refining a style. In 2021, I moved to Brooklyn, New York, where I continue to experiment and refine my practice.