I first began working with insects in 2005, and was startled by the strong reactions of disgust I received. It struck me as tragic that our cultural phobia could blind us so effectively to such exquisite delicacy. From there I became interested in examining what other small beauty was lost to us through prejudice or oversight.
All artists want to change the world, and I am no exception. Despite my time spent examining small things, it was an epiphany the day I realized that not all change was grand and sweeping–small changes can have profound effects. I hope to change the way people see the small and often overlooked debris of everyday life. My work brings to light the beauty in subjects and materials often cast off as worthless or even repellent.
I revel in minutiae. I hope to share the joy this brings me.