About me
As a self-taught photographic artist living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I spend a lot of time exploring nearby natural areas, hiking, and cleaning up litter. My interest in photography started in early 2020 when I got a used camera to capture my town's stillness during COVID. I also tried wedding and product photography at different points early on.
A handful of largely overlooked natural areas within an hour’s drive now call to me because they offer valuable solitude. My work reflects the unique experiences offered by nature and, importantly, my nuanced, emotional responses to those experiences. For me, art is about mindfulness, creative self-expression, and personal development. To that end, I prefer to work alone and at my own pace.
Quiet forests, waters, and ancient mountains of my home provide endless inspiration, as well as the raw materials for my creative projects. I am grateful to live in a place where I can be a small part of the story of the land, and to be able build a body of work that is deeply satisfying.
Please read my environmental statement.
Published Work
“Sacred Places” essay with images, Nature Vision Magazine, Issue 6 - Fall 2024.
“Exploration and Remembrance in Southwestern Oklahoma” essay with images, OnLandscape Online Magazine, Issue 306, 6/11/24.
“Limited and Infinite” Mini-portfolio, OnLandscape Issue 286, 8/27/23.
Exhibitions
Erlanger East Gastroenterology: “Stay Awhile Longer” and “Passengers” selected 7/15/24 for permanent display.
The Association for Visual Arts: "Ironworker" displayed 8/9/24 - 9/20/24 for the Juried Member Show.
The Woodshop Listening Room: Co-exhibitor with Anh Bao Tran-Le 4/19/24 - 8/1/24.
Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center: Solo exhibition 4/6/23 - 6/29/23.
Erlanger Health System: Co-exhibitor, Reflections and Shadows show 11/29/22 - 4/26/23.
The Woodshop Listening Room: Artist in Residence with Virgil Fox 5/7/22 - 1/2/23.
Creative Banter podcast with Ben Horne and Cody Schultz: Honored to be Artist of the Week, Episode 95, 4/18/24 (Not an exhibition, I realize, but still awfully cool).