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Sharing experiences is the core of my work. I use materials in unexpected ways, drawing attention to viewers’ preconceptions. Ephemeral substances such as air, light, electricity, cooking grease, and food emphasize the constant change occurring around us. Usually interactive, my work creates direct conversations through the inclusion of viewer’s own body. This links the making of art and the seeing of art into a single ongoing event.
The tension felt when approaching an interactive work in front of a group of strangers is much like the sensation of questioning the status quo – it is not easy to ignore the “hands off” notions we are raised with and single yourself out of a crowd. Why are things the way they are? Is there a better solution? The active shift between viewer and participant is a reminder that the world is what we make it. By guiding viewers to interact with objects in ways they normally wouldn’t, I challenge viewers to rethink their decisions and consider new possibilities.
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