ARTIST STATEMENT

SCAPES takes an abstract perspective, observing the cycles of nature that inevitably direct and influence all life forms. The series contemplates specific transformative forces in nature, principally creation and growth and their counterparts, destruction, and erosion. Organic and dark in character, SCAPES conveys the sense of the raw, unalterable power of nature – its splendor, its force, and its sheer magnitude.

SCAPES began as large relief sculptures carved from layered polychrome plywood and have evolved to include two series of drawings, one made using frottage printmaking techniques, and the other, most recent series, made using water-based inks on petroleum-based paper.

The past few years, the focus of the series shifted to an exploration of Oklahoma’s unique ecosystems with OKecoSCAPES, specifically depicting the diverse visual landscapes Oklahoma has to offer. All of the works in the series are influenced by forces of nature, contemplated through experiential art-making, and result in raw, organic finished carvings and drawings.