Artist Statement

My studio practice has been broad and includes not only sculptural furniture and lighting forms, but also jewelry forms. With sculptural furniture forms, I am interested in the relationship between the human body and its spatial surroundings. While constructing large scale furniture with copper, steel and corrugated cardboard, I began training on forming techniques such as sinking, raising, forging and welding. Then I expanded my work to wearable jewelry. I am skilled in fabrication, hammering and casting techniques which allow me to explore the infinite possibility of what should be expected from a piece of jewelry.

My recent work focuses on the potential for steel to create three-dimensional sculptural jewelry. Specifically, I am interested in line movement and spatial relationships in creations that combine raw industrial materials and fine gem stones. The design derives from my interest in geometric and architectural forms and shapes which are combined to create unique outlines. Surface texture is also a great interest of mine. I have been looking for a way to express my feelings and ideas in a three dimensional object in relation to the surface. Intertwined layers of lines reveal a delicate surface and a tightly woven composition. My attempt is to develop intriguing patterns and textures to enhance the forms of the work. Infused with line, movement and space, there is a vitality in its aesthetic existence.

My emphasis going forward will be on the creative combination of traditional techniques along with a rich exploration of a diverse range of unconventional materials. My intention is to experiment with industrial materials such as woven mesh and corrugated metal.

Woven wire mesh is a very attractive material in which wires are woven together to create different patterns. I discovered that when two sheets of wire mesh overlap with distance, they create beautiful patterns and geometry, giving the illusion that there might be something else in between. In my work, more than two layers of sheet mesh are stacked together and interlaced in order to invent a new form or pattern. I am inspired by geometric patterns in nature such as cube –shaped crystal locks, stair stepped crystal and tessellations. These are formed by repeating patterns and organizing shapes over a flat surface. The dot, line, shape and direction that are represented by mesh in my work are all critical, as they serve as a visual language for me to embody my creative process. I am fascinated when patterns offer infinite possibility with repetition and complexity. I use these elements in my work to create bold designs which aim to attract the viewer’s eye.