Artist Statement

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I've always been pulled toward the space that overlaps design & fabrication, being someone that loves to envision a design or idea, and finds vitality in being capable of bringing that idea to life. Working with ecological materials, especially salvaged lumber, has allowed me to create pieces that emphasize sustainability and renewal. My design journey is a continuous exploration, with each bespoke project leading to new ideas, new challenges, and unique wooden solutions.

I graduated with a BA in Architecture from the College of Environmental Design in 2015. Throughout my design education, I found skilled craftsmanship to be the foundation of elegant wooden furniture design & fabrication. With a few weekends spent knocking on doors, this design/build world became a tangible career path after apprenticing under master woodworker Joseph Kochlacs of Kochlacs Wood in Santa Cruz, CA.

In 2018 I relocated to the state of Nevada to launch my design build studio for the Reno/Tahoe populations.  I later established the Design Build Collective of Reno Tahoe in 2021, a group of makers focusing on mentoring women and non-binary entrepreneurs in the fabrication trades. 

In 2023 I relocated again to the PNW, specifically Bellingham, WA to continue to create and explore the world of design, art, and wood (and also for the beautiful off-leash dog trails).