How did you start making work about the environment?

When I was six years old, I'd explore the woods by carving trails, making stick and rock sculptures and running through rainstorms. I never stopped. While other artists sketched or used oil paints, I continued making this type of work and didn’t recognize it as art until I turned 35. I quit my job, started applying my science background to research and attended art school.

Did your experience in SVA's Artist Residency Programs influence your work?

Art takes a snapshot of culture and translates ideas visually. While I have an intimate appreciation for nature, I recognized in galleries early on that not everyone did. The Residency Program met my specific needs for professional development in gallery spaces. The professors were precise, highly integrated into the arts community and incredibly responsive. The visiting artists and resource access inspired me to push formal boundaries and experiment more.

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