Like two coils of clay combining into one sculpture, my artwork combines my Panamanian and American upbringing into an expression of both cultures.

I have always been attracted to ancient pre-Columbian artifacts, specifically those found in and around my native land near the Panama Canal. There, I was exposed to the diverse indigenous cultures, flora and fauna found in the tropical rainforest. My artwork stems from these elements and an interest in color, texture, and form.

Each of my sculptures is a metaphorical self-portrait representing the combination of my Panamanian heritage and my American traditions, producing a hybrid with features from both experiences.

I create my sculptures by blending the ancient technique of coil building with contemporary ideas which simultaneously embrace my roots and explore the contemporary world.

BIO:

BFA, University of Louisville, 2004
Featured Artist on PBS/KET “Mainstreet”, aired 3/2008
Featured Artist on Kentucky Bluegrass & Back Roads, aired 1/2007
Inside Cover & Four sculptures featured in “500 Animals in Clay,
Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form”, Larks Book, 12/2006
2008 Juried Member, Kentucky Museum of Art & Design
2006 Juried Member, Kentucky Crafted the Market