Growing up in Kentucky, I have been exposed to the dramatic geology of caves and rock formations. These ancient, eroded landscapes have made me reflect on time and the greater forces at play in nature. By constructing my own artifacts through craft processes, I am anticipating their decay and shaping their history. Through this lens, I emphasize the persistence and futility of human creation across time. The work becomes a meditation, alluding to a time when the objects of daily life, including our creations, our bodies, and the earth itself, are considered history. 

My work is rooted in the exploration of cast iron as both a material and a process. Cast iron, with its industrial yet telluric qualities, communicates both strength and fragility. Casting itself is integral to my practice—pouring molten metal speaks to the tension between creation and destruction, the delicate balance between control and unpredictability. I embrace chance in the process, whether from the found industrial detritus I start with, the erosion of the mold, or the rust of the iron itself. The sculptures that emerge highlight how all things, even the most durable, are subject to transformation and decay.

Through metalwork, I strive to elevate craft as both a discipline and an act of preservation. Much like my sculptures, craft is both alive and ancient. The history and craft of metalworking becomes embedded in the work, speaking to the innate human impulse to create.