Revised Artist Statement

            My work examines the form, reaching into the cavity constructed of soft flesh and bone to extract and reawaken my creativity.  I appreciate the form and all it has to offer, with as much respect as I can, I seek to express what remains within the form in a new way.  I am grateful to the form, because I understand that death had to occur in order for me to create my work.  This appreciation is amplified when I am given the opportunity to examine a body in its entirety, undisturbed and complete.  Recently I had such an opportunity, however it required me to dig up the remains of a whitetail fawn.  During the retrieval, I felt as if I was robbing the fawn of something.  It was at this time that I fully realized the amount of respect I had for this little fawn.  I believe with all my heart, that this animal gave its life and body so I could to reconnect with my art and muse.  Know I feel that I have a better understanding of the importance of life and what it means to give it so another may benefit.