My sculptural work is deeply rooted in a connection to the natural world. Growing up in Hawaii, surrounded by lush greenery, vast ocean, and the rich textures of the landscape, shaped how I see the world and what I create. Nature, both grounding and mysterious, is a reminder of a higher power. My art is a way of honoring that presence.

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Wood and preserved moss currently sit at the heart of my practice. Wood is strong and shapeable, willing to be worked by my hands and tools. The moss, in contrast, is soft and delicate, and often best used in its more natural form. Working with both has taught me to be attuned to each of their innate qualities. Together, they compose a dialogue between the manmade and the natural.

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Though my training was in mechanical engineering, I find myself moving away from rigid symmetry, drawn instead to flowing, organic forms. While my process remains grounded in the precision and problem-solving of my technical background, the final pieces express my intuition and playfulness. Curves, movement, and balanced asymmetry embody energy and rhythm. From the fluid grain of the wood to the clustering of the moss, each material carries the same feel and motion in its own way.

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As my practice evolves, the natural world, science, and the human body as themes continue to converge in my work. These are echoes of subjects that I studied long before I called myself an artist. I am also incorporating glass and concrete, materials from earlier chapters of my journey, back into my current practice. My path has been nonlinear and nontraditional, yet in many ways it feels like it’s coming full circle.