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ARTIST STATEMENT

The sights, sounds and smells of the Ocean are awe-inspiring.

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Since childhood, the ocean has served as a resource for adventure, discovery and inspiration for me. However, it was not until I migrated west for graduate work and found myself landlocked, that I realized my spirit is forever tangled with the sea kelp, jellyfish and flowing tides of the Atlantic. The collections, memories and experiences I have had with the ocean are tied to a strong environmental ethic, which developed with the guidance of my father. When I was a precocious child, I thought the Atlantic Ocean protected me with its eternal life sustaining beauty. My curiosity was enveloped in waters of pure discovery and I was fearless in my exploration of this giving, selfless ocean. As an adult, I have developed respect for the ocean and its power but now, I fear for the delicate state of survival to which the oceans and its creatures are fated. I find it agonizing to witness the destruction that the ocean endures in the face of human apathy. We are now in the situation where 20 -40 years down the line we are out of fish to consume. The health of the ocean is essential to human survival, yet we are not involved enough in its preservation. It is these issues of ocean conservation that fuel my work. My goal is to create a strong dialog that can visually communicate the negative human impact on the ocean and advocate for solutions to this global issue. My challenge lies in addressing the duality of beauty and destruction in this fragile environment using the strongest visual mode possible.