In working with pieces of nature I try to promote a deeper appreciation for the ornate design found everywhere in the natural world. Many of my materials I have found and collected in various environments around California, some are manipulated and others emphasize their natural form. The use of precious metals is utilized to signify the importance and consequence of the species that they represent.  I gain my inspiration from life, land, and my love for my surroundings. California is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world, including some of the most endangered and endemic ecological communities. My work is sprouted by these ideas and focuses on the science, natural history and antiquity of California revealing its inherent significance, and creating preciousness through the process of my practice. 
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