My work is the result of finding sanctuary in nature through process and observing the seasons, connecting with natural places. There is a departure from the pressures of the world and expectations of progressing in a particular way through life. Making art is outside words and rational, logical thinking — is more akin to free association or a form of harmonious irrationality. It is about finding a place to combat the negativity in the world, sending out positivity and peace. Creating in nature generates space to develop resilience, which in turn gives us the strength to persevere and live open-hearted lives.
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​Since coming back to Taos, I’ve had a studio for the first time that is not part of my living area. I’ve been searching for a name for this studio for a few years. I kept noticing lots of lizards around and inside the studio. Then a lizard event happened: I found two deceased lizards in a large urn curled together in a yin-yang shape. I researched the lizards and discovered that they were whiptails, a parthenogenetic species (all females sharing the same genetic information, reproduce through cloning). I assumed that scientists had invented cloning, but see now that it is also part of nature. The intelligence of the wilderness is uncovered once more. Honoring this incredible ingenuity, the name Double Lizard Studio seemed fitting for my studio. I am continually inspired by observations of the natural world that lead to increased respect for our environment and each other.