Much of my work is made with existing materials, particularly print sources from the 1930s-1960s. My practice grew out of what I refer to as morbid nostalgia; an ache for times that I was too young to remember. Morbid because I am acutely aware that such images do not reflect the experiences of those who were considered other in those times. As I continued to collect and use such images, nostalgia branched off into a deepappreciation of the art of analog illustration. The depth of artistry, detail, and care found in illustrations for even themost mundane of subjects is breathtaking. I seek to showcase and elevate analog images from the past. These images are juxtaposed against my own paper play which includes strips of paper woven together.

I find inspiration and images in textbooks, magazines, sheet music, yearbooks, wallpaper samples, catalogs, and a variety of ephemera. Other media: watercolor, acrylic, and gouache paints, Sharpies, felt-tip pens, pencils, and coffee.