About
Identity
I was raised by my German mother in coastal Southern Maine. Creating visual art helped me to navigate the complex emotions of childhood. Today, I use art to tell stories, educate others, and share ideas.
I am queer, I am a feminist, and I believe that acting based on scientific facts, empathy, and curiosity makes our world a better place.
Purpose
For me, making art is finding the parts of myself that can connect with others. I make art for both the people who already understand and the people who want to learn.
Whether I'm finding ways to communicate dense scientific data in layman's terms or telling stories about my experiences abroad, my hope is that viewers will gain something from interacting with my work.
Here are some topics that currently inspire me to create:
• My dual-national identity as a German American
• Dada-inspired intuitive, nonsensical, and abstract art-making
• Conceptual ideas of the art versus the artist (via concert photography)
• Critique of insufficient food additive regulations in the United States
• Ethical tourism, particularly how Americans can become better tourists
• Critique of insufficient cell phone radio frequency testing standards in the United States
Process
Background
