My inspirations are from myths and cultural symbols repeated throughout history connecting disparate people. My style reflects my belief that life needs to be celebrated with whimsy and attitude. I use the flow of lines and surface patterns to create positive and negative spaces in my sculpture. This creates movement and balance between the parts. Everything has serious and whimsical dimensions. I see these characteristics in the uninhibited play of wild animals and children's quiet moments of introspection. I look for the underlying joy in the world to express in my sculpture.