I’m drawn to paper because of its versatility and its contradictions—it’s fragile but can become surprisingly strong, ordinary but capable of being transformed into almost anything.

My sculptures are built primarily from paper and papier-mâché, often incorporating newspapers I’ve collected while traveling around the world. I love that these papers already carry their own history, language, texture, and sense of place—and then become part of something entirely new.

Color, pattern, humor, and imperfection are all important parts of my work. I’m inspired by folk art, everyday materials, and the personalities that begin to emerge while I’m making. I rarely want something to feel too polished or precious; I like seeing the hand of the maker and letting the quirks of the material remain visible.

Ultimately, my work is about transformation—taking something as simple and disposable as paper, sometimes carried home from halfway around the world, and giving it shape, permanence, personality, and a new life.