About
The female form carries a timeless narrative of strength, vulnerability, and resilience — themes at the heart of my work. Through sculpture, I explore identity, empowerment, and connection, inviting viewers to engage with these ideas on a more intimate level.
I earned my BFA in Sculpture from the University of Washington in 2003, specializing in metal casting, with a portion of my studies completed in Rome through the UW Studio Art Program. In 2009, I transitioned to working primarily in clay, drawn to its tactile nature and limitless potential for exploring movement and structure. Based in Seattle, I continue to push the boundaries of my medium, deepening my passion for sculpting.
Growing up across various landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, I developed a deep appreciation for the natural world—its intricate details and quiet beauty. Despite having little exposure to galleries or the broader art world until college, my environment nurtured my creativity and hands-on approach to making. Artists like Giacometti influenced my perspective, showing me that art need not strive for perfection or realism to convey profound meaning. Travels through Europe and an enduring fascination with ancient cultures continue to inspire my work, shaping my exploration of the connection between art and nature.
In 2005, I co-founded the Twilight Artist Collective in Seattle’s West Seattle neighborhood, spotlighting hundreds of emerging artists until 2012. Since 2014, I’ve served as steward of the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, “Purveyors of the Rare and Sublime,” operating an art gallery out of a 1951 Spartan Royal Mansion travel trailer—showcasing the work of 35 local artists and fostering an accessible, vibrant art community.
In 2015, I opened Pugmill Society, a ceramic collective at Equinox Studios, where I continue to create my work in the company of Seattle’s thriving creative community.
Currently, you can see my work at Domicile, The Royal Mansion Gallery and at Pugmill Society.
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Education:
University of Washington, BFA Sculpture 2003
UW study abroad, Rome, Italy 2003
Gallery Representation:
CORE Gallery 2014 -2020
Virago 2012 - 2020
Domicile 2024
Honors:
“Best in show” 2002- Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle, WA, Juror: Ester Claypool
Selected Exhibits:
2024
Group, “Fables and Facades”, Domicile gallery Seattle Wa.
2023
Solo, “Nirvana”, Indigo Slate Gallery, Pioneer Sq, Seattle, Wa,
2022
Solo, ”Icon", Vermillion Art Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
2021
Solo, “Liberté “, All City Coffee, Seattle, Wa.
2019
Solo Exhibition, “Ascension”, CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
2018
Solo Exhibition, “The Guardian” CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
2017
Solo Exhibition, "Part III: The Muse, Taking Herself Apart" CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
Group Exhibition, Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, Seattle Center, Seattle, Wa.
2016
Solo Exhibition, "Momentum", CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
Group Exhibition, Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, Seattle Center, Seattle, Wa
2015
Solo Exhibition, "The Matriarch", CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
2014
Solo Exhibition, “Rise with the Lark", CORE Gallery, Seattle, Wa.
2011
Permanent installation "Gulls", Link Apartments 4th floor corridors, Seattle, WA
Solo Installation, “Bubble Yum” 619 Western, Seattle WA
Group Exhibition, Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, Fremont Studios, Seattle WA
2010
Group Exhibition, “Morris Graves Invitational”, Rock| DeMent, Seattle WA
Group Exhibition, “The Birds”, Twilight Gallery, Seattle WA
Group Exhibition, “Bad Words”, curated by Chris Crites, Twilight Gallery, Seattle WA
2009
Group Exhibition, “Sugar and Spice”, Bherd Studios, Seattle, WA
2008
Performance, “Juke the Juke”, The Stables, Seattle WA
2004
Group Exhibition, ”Coupling II”, Crawl Space Gallery, Seattle WA
2003
Group Exhibition ”Urgente”, UW School of Art, Rome, Italy
2002
Group Exhibition ”School of Art Juried Show”, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle WA