Why did you decide to become an artist?
I remember being four years old, and just knowing that I was going to make art forever. I was always coming up with inventions and asking my parents for more advanced art supplies. My favorite places were hardware and 99cent stores because they were FILLED with possibilities.

Tell us about some projects you have worked on. Which one was your favorite and why?
When I was in college, I was very interested in nests and nest-like structures. It’s hard to pick one favourite, I love the pieces that I can fit inside of. This is because I got to spend months building up layers and details, collecting materials, welding and putting a bit of myself in each one.

Which habits help or hinder your creativity?
Something that I find important in art making, is knowing when to take a break on a project, even if it’s for a year. You can always go back to it with fresh eyes and ideas, if it’s stressful put it aside.

Tell us about some other jobs you have had other than being an artist.
I have had SO many strange jobs from when I was 14, to now. The most memorable were working at a roller skate shop in Brooklyn, and being a maintenance worker at a wellness resort on an island off Washington state (Orcas Island).

What are some memorable responses you have had to your work?
When I had my first solo show Nest(ing) in 2019, I was so surprised by the amount of people that attended. Everyone was smiling, talking with one another and looking closely at the details. It made my heart very happy.