Artist Statement 

I believe there is a math behind everything, even what appears to be chaotic. I believe chaos is only our inability to understand the logic behind any sequence of events. I travel a lot as a designer for Nike, and have spent a good deal of time in Asia, and have been inspired by the contrast between the stark new development and the rotting and molding of what is being so quickly replaced. The area where I visit is a vast wasteland of cube like buildings, with a grid of bath tiles scaling the walls. Little thought has gone into a new era of aesthetics, and so much beauty and adornment has been lost during the Chinese cultural revolution. Amongst the factories are hand made walls, made from stone, brick, tile and plaster, none of which seem to be able to stand up to the constant moisture in the air. Mildew splits the plaster revealing stone, stone crumbles and has been patched up with brick, creating an interesting camouflage pattern. Whether it’s man or nature induced, nothing lasts forever and at some point the materials used to create our surroundings will begin to wear and disintegrate. This is what inspires me as an artist, and gives me hope that what we are doing to the earth might not be forever. When nature reclaims it’s materials with rust, and mold there is a math to the way it’s broken apart and disassembled, beautiful colours are created, drips, splatters, and fading paint creating something new and exciting, ever changing and alive.

About the Artist

 Right now I’m fortunate enough to be designing for Nike, which is one of the most progressive and environmentally conscious companies out there. I’ve been trained in Newcastle, England and Paris, France but graduated with my Bachelors in design from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and design in Vancouver, Canada.. Before I stumbled onto design, I received my diploma of fine arts at Capilano College, where I rediscovered my first love of making. I moved to Portland 7 years ago for work and have found a home at Everett Station Lofts, a wonderful artist community, where I began painting again. I’ve had several shows and even ran my own art gallery, milk studio, for a year and a half. My weeks are filled with designing and weekends spent painting and making. I have a wonderful partner, Matt who has been sharing his life with me for the past three years. I love my life right now.