ARTIST STATEMENT

What treasures have washed ashore?

One of the greatest privileges of my life has been spending summers at my family's beach house along the shores of Lake Michigan. From childhood through my junior year of high school, I spent every summer there, and those memories remain deeply rooted in who I am.

To this day, I find my greatest sense of peace near the water. Walking the shoreline, breathing in the fresh air, and discovering the treasures the lake leaves behind has become both a ritual and a source of inspiration.

Rocks, beach glass, driftwood, feathers, and other natural treasures become my artistic materials. Each one tells a story, carrying the marks of time, weather, and the journey it has taken. By gathering and arranging these gifts from nature, I create artwork that celebrates the beauty hidden in the ordinary and reminds us that creativity can be found wherever we take the time to look.”