My
work pushes the boundaries of the body; through dissection I separate and
combine the fragmented anatomies of human and beastly forms. When the humanness is finally stripped
away a far more feral design emerges. That moment when the hybrid form
containing partly bestial and partly human shape is realized the power of the
body and life is established. This
ability to shape shift or to transform from human to animal, is frequently
referenced all over the world, however the most influential for me are the
Indian legends from North and Central America. By referencing these legends I tap into my ancient
bloodline. This connection is seen
through the materials I use in my work.
Creating my work however, requires a potent fuel. In order to create, I must reflect on
past events, primarily negative events that have happened throughout my
life. Fortunately, when I create
something out of that negativity I discover the medicine my mind and body
crave.
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