Artist Statement

Each one of my bronze sculptures is created to capture the vibrant flow of life’s energy that surrounds us.  Bronze, a material often associated with permanence and weight, is transformed in my hands into something light and fluid. The sculpted movement of the shapes suggests a quiet dance, capturing a natural rhythm rooted in the present moment.

 

Each piece begins in the mind’s eye, where ideas first take shape before I ever touch material.  I then create a small clay maquette to establish balance and proportion, followed by a larger form built by hand-layering clay over an aluminum armature. This process allows me to refine the curves and energy of the  piece until it matches my original vision. The sculpture is then cast at a bronze art foundry using the centuries-old lost-wax technique, transforming a hand-sculpted original into a permanent and enduring form. Each work is finished with a unique patina and mounted it on a black granite base.

 

In many of my sculptures, I nestle a green onyx sphere within the bronze forms. Formed by mineral-rich waters in caves and hot springs, the onyx introduces a natural, translucent element. By pairing these earth-born stones with cast metal, I aim to create a dialogue between the industrial and the organic, bringing a passing idea into a lasting physical presence.

 

Through simplified abstract forms, I explore the flow of life’s energy, inviting each viewer into their own unique experience.