Artist Statement | Bio

The major sources of inspiration for my artwork include taboos, the psychology of motherhood, ancient neolithic and matriarchal goddess cultures, myth, and other sources of esoteric knowledge. The esoteric subjects are wide-ranging but often related, including dreams, animism, and biophilia. I've been drawn to symbolism since early childhood and because of this, personal talismans are often present in my artworks. Menstruation, breastfeeding, birth, life cycles, shame, pain, anxiety, joy, love, death, and ancestors are just some of the things explored through a feminist matricentric lens. My goal is to share the love, pain, and vulnerability of motherhood, to highlight what goes unseen, and to weave these personal experiences with collective and arcane symbolism. My current focus is in figuration as a way to explore the intersections of sensuality, feminism, and the body.

I am a self-taught artist, mother, and chronic daydreamer living in the beautiful driftless region of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Many of my ongoing projects include street art, zine-making, painting, drawing, and an occasional small sculpture. My work has been shown in juried shows and galleries internationally. I enjoy practicing folk herbalism, swimming in natural bodies of waters, thrifting and vintage hunting, and reading a good book. I can often be found dancing poorly to great music or making felt toys for my daughter whenever she asks.