Through digital and analog processes, I reflect upon the intertwined relationship between geological forces and the built environment. I draw connections between modern, rapid construction methods of extracting, gathering, and processing of stone and the incredibly slow yet determined march of naturally occurring erosion. I’m fascinated by humanity’s complicated relationship with geology and how we extract material from the ground without reflecting on the geologic history of the site. Expanding beyond traditional methods of making sculpture, I enthusiastically embrace emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, 3D modeling, and 3D scanning. These processes amplify my own understanding of geological sites, while the resulting work invites viewers to experience a sense of curiosity about the secrets of the geological world. Ultimately, I’m interested in the natural environment and the dynamic relationship between humans and geology, where the viewer is challenged to see an object as both an artifact and a work of art.

 

My approach to investigating geology involves a conceptual space that capitalizes on digital technology while honoring the inherent nature of geological form, materiality, and time. I archive dozens of scans that I reconfigure, conglomerate, and manipulate. This commitment results in new forms that echo their original source while creating a new sensorial experience. I believe this echo is an altered version of the original—not a reflection—and that it is both factual and fictional. Through this echo, I bridge the gap between a geological site and sculpture, and what results is what I describe as echoed sites.