Artist's Statement
The drawings in this body of work are abstract in nature but reference landscape, architecture and textiles. A woven, transparent effect is created through handmade papers, pencil and ink lines, watercolor wash and conte crayon. Thin strips of cut, collaged paper add depth and give the drawings their asymmetrical shapes. The physical forms of the drawings evolve simultaneously with the layered, drawn marks on the surface of the paper, merging together to form densely constructed pieces that incorporate elements of sculpture and relief.
The work is the result of a cumulative process of layering and building linear and planar forms. There is a focus on line, light, and texture, as well as form, transition and perception.