My work is grounded in the intersections of science, nature, and geometry, where ideas emerge through the language of material. I don’t just work with glass—I think in glass. Its shifting qualities—from transparent to translucent to opaque open endless possibilities. The material invites exploration of its inner space, the surface it shares with the viewer, the hidden internal surface, and the ways it projects and transforms light. Glass both contains and releases light, existing as solid yet luminous, material yet immaterial. It is within this duality—this tension between form and perception that I find my continual source of inspiration.

My personal history, development and background.

I feel that my career has been rich and expansive, taking me all around the world. Rather than pointing to a single moment, I see the whole journey as significant. My path truly began to flourish when I first started working with glass, and from there my explorations have only deepened. Beyond my own studio practice, I take great pride in my contributions to the glass community and in my dedication to teaching. Sharing new ways of thinking and creating opportunities for students to experience things they might not otherwise have encountered has been one of the most meaningful achievements of my career.

My work has evolved in both strides forward and moments of stepping back to better understand my process. I believe an artist is shaped not only by their aesthetic but also by their process, and the two develop together over time. Early on, I was deeply inspired by the human form and sought to understand it more fully. That exploration eventually expanded into a broader curiosity about how people interact with the visual world and the spaces around them. Over time, I discovered that the intersections of art, nature, and science offered even greater possibilities—inviting me to go deeper into questions of form, perception, and experience.

I think in glass—it’s the medium through which my ideas naturally come to life. I’m especially drawn to geometric forms and the way they intersect with patterns I see in nature. What fascinates me most is how glass carries both beauty and complexity: it’s ephemeral yet enduring, scientific yet poetic. As a mineral, it is unlike any other material. It holds interior space, defines exterior space, and even projects light into the surrounding environment. For me, there is truly nothing else that offers the same sense of possibility and wonder.

The most challenging thing for me is to make the work fast enough.

There are several pieces that mark important moments of discovery for me. One in particular embodies my ideas about glass while reflecting the influence of Cubism and Constructivism. It captures the freshness and fluidity of the hot shop—the immediacy of glassblowing —while also reaching toward ideas of universal form. That balance between spontaneity and structure makes it very meaningful to me.

More recently, I’ve become especially drawn to my new series, Buttress Spires. These works carry forward the aesthetics I’ve been developing, while exploring the ephemeral qualities of glass in a new way. They feel like a continuation of my journey, but also an opening into something fresh and expansive.

I was born and grew up in Topeka, Kansas.

It’s hard to narrow it down—there are so many influences. I am deeply inspired by Carl Jung and his ideas, particularly in relation to my explorations of the “Primordial Form.” I also see strong connections to Cubism and Constructivism, though I don’t want to limit myself to just these. I find inspiration across a wide spectrum—other artists, movements, and cultures all resonate with my work in different ways, shaping how I see and create.

Just keep making.