My crooked beard is a symbol of life’s imperfections and the strength that comes from moving through them. After losing my hair during chemotherapy, radiation treatments caused my beard to grow unevenly with one side forever different from the other. Later a broken jaw only enhanced the asymmetry. Over time what began as a reminder of hardship became something else: a quiet emblem of resilience, humor, and the character that flaws can create.
My approach to design and construction represents this persona. Strong geometry and orthogonal lines represent the best intentioned plans and doing everything you can to achieve them. The use of earthen materials within this context represents the unpredictable nature of life. Alone these directions are mundane, but combined, the struggle between perfection and unexpected flaws are where beautiful experiences happen.
My work is at Rule Six Studio which is part of Cedars Open Studios. I also thrive on collaborations with fellow artists including Mike Arreaga