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Experiential Turbulence

The idea of presence is one that eludes definition. It falls into the trap of being an abstract concept that sits on the edge of our perception and yet is intrinsic to it. A particularly strong presence can suddenly capture the attention and demand its focus, and conversely, a weak but pervasive presence can distract the observer, sapping precious attention to satisfy it. Observing presence is like trying to draw one’s own hand while drawing with that same hand, possible, but not without a degree of projection…

Permanence and Change

The Natural world is one that is neither stable nor permanent, and the built world by contrast is often thought of as its opposite, concrete and stubborn. These two opposing environments have served as the inspiration for the architecture I have studied and as the focal point of my artwork regarding nature and the built environment. However, to say that I am interested in the differences between the natural world and the man-made one would be misleading. Even when compared semantically “natural” and “man-made” are two words that are not necessarily opposed…