Artist Statement

Responding to the interaction between modern and traditional cultures in society and in the laboratory, I look to create artwork that develops from the junction between the social and scientific realms. Communication on human and cellular levels display commonalities worth exploring and comparing, particularly in respect to employing emerging technology. These modes of communication directly affect the proliferation or change of a culture – a term referring to the situation of cells en vivo/in vitro or a shared human belief system within a society. As an artist, I position myself in the middle of this philosophical and technical discussion to illustrate common ground or conflict.

Developed art pieces are a conjuration of new symbols or are vehicles that may continue to confront social issues. The viewing audience is also considered an active participant in de-mystification of scientific “rituals” by getting hands-on experience with some of the common tools of the laboratory in a setting that is intended to accompany the finished works.