Tell us about your process
I could talk for hours about this. In my practice, process is everything. Instead of asking “What will I make?” I ask “How will I make?”.
I like to begin with a specific material or method, and experiment extensively with no expectations. My aim is to uncover a characteristic of the material or process to use as the aesthetic foundation for a series, and then I build the works from there.
The important idea is this bottom-up approach to making. I don’t decide how a finished piece should look and work backwards to figure out how to achieve it. I facilitate the process from the other direction.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
I’m really drawn to the patterns and instances of repetition found in nature. I’m fascinated by the idea that there is an underlying logic and computational explanation behind them all. I also love learning about how different materials are made and how everyday objects are assembled.
Music or no music in the studio? If so, what do you listen to?
Absolutely yes to music in the studio. I love super long mixtapes to stay focused. I also listen to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks while I work.
You spent time studying at Leeds College of Art, how did that experience influence your practice?
Studying at LCA was an incredible experience for me. The program allowed me to dive into so many different mediums and processes. The freedom to work across so many disciplines helped me see what remained consistent no matter what material I worked with, and this really unlocked the philosophy of my practice.
It was also intense! The expectations are high and the deadlines are tight. My experience there taught me what I can accomplish in short bursts of hard work, which I try to keep in mind now as I structure my own studio time.