my ultimate goal is creating the aesthetic landscape and entity to contemplate being human. my work communicates with audiences through visual and physical means. the childhood experience of my brother's sudden death prompted my artistic exploration of life and death. reflection upon this experience provides me with an appreciation of life and sensitivity to the fragility of the body. my works are completed by audience participation. their sensual and tactile forms encourage a physical sensitivity and give rise to a thoughtful awareness of the living body.