In my work I attempt to move away from
the traditional subversion of artistic materials as tools to create
content and instead allow the materials to become the content
themselves. I explore materiality
by using the inherent and essential qualities of a medium, whether it
be wood, yarn or skin and letting the physical nature of these decide
how a work progresses. I choose to collaborate with my materials rather
than control them. With this method I hope to
create work that becomes a representation of not only myself but of my
environment. I aim to focus attention on not only the way an artist can
manipulate a material, but how a material can shape the intentions of an
artist. I attempt to understand the ways
in which my mind and actions can also go so far in creating a piece and
the rest must be left to trust and chance.