I am drawn to glass by its seemingly contradictory properties of fragility, strength and clarity, the way it captures and manipulates light, and its ability to metaphorically represent the line between the visible and invisible.
This series of work explores the use of historic artifacts as a stepping stone for metaphors about our present existence. I am interested in creating work that speaks beyond itself. Artifacts are objects that reflect human will. They speak beyond themselves to help illuminate the stories and beliefs of their users and makers.
I have recently become fascinated by objects found in Etruscan and Roman burial sites. Remnants of times past which reflect the cultural knowledge of a particular time and place. The artifacts from these sites that interest me most are ones whose marks of use and function are unfamiliar. These items often resonate with an inner spirit or life. They are imbued with a living memory that is almost accessible but lost to certainty.
Vessels are predictable. They have a purpose they are meant to serve. Even if you don't understand their function, a vessel is a knowable item. Objects on the other hand harbor uncertainty and are worthy of contemplation and caution.

I spent five years working at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village reinforcing my fascination with remnants of the past. At the Village, I refined my technical glass-blowing skills by creating countless pieces of early-American glassware. The experience deepened my appreciation for the history and the craft of working with glass. In the process, I grew to love the use of glass as a vehicle for expression

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