STATEMENT

I recreate classic furniture designs completely out of steel as a means of self-discovery and commentary on the fields of furniture making and woodworking, metal fabrication, and sculpture. I also use different forms of decoration, including stickers, jewelry, image transfers, and graffiti, to make connections between “high brow” and “low brow” art practices.

I recognize the absurdity of making rusty, non-functional furniture sculptures, which is why I often give my pieces silly titles, or use pop culture references to elicit humorous responses from viewers. But I also see this as a complement to the history and perceived seriousness of woodworking and furniture making. Creating a perfect set of dovetails is of little interest to me, but I want to make furniture that sparks joy and surprise within viewers, while also provoking thoughts about the furniture we live with and the materials we encounter everyday.