I want you to touch my art. 

 

As life moves faster and increasingly digital, we become more isolated, but our intrinsic need for connection never disappears. The more touch screens, the more we need to touch things.

 

My work elicits a multi-sensory reaction from its viewers. A hand slowly reaching out, only to be quickly recalled as they realize they're about to touch the art! Leaning into that reaction is an integral part of how I think about creating. The practice of not touching the art is deeply ingrained in art-viewing; keeping the viewer separated from the artist. Whenever possible, I grant permission to touch my work, which sparks a deep curiosity in everyone.