I am attracted to many different mediums and styles—my earliest design inspirations were the illustrated fashions of graphic novels and animation—and I continue to love drawing. I like to think my work reflects an appreciation for fashion as an art form. I am endlessly fascinated by technique and artistry, but I also wish to push the boundaries of fashion and create pieces that are spectacular to
look at, transformative to wear, and suggestive of otherworldliness. I have found fashion to be an incredibly rewarding way to fulfill my enduring interest in a range of different art forms. I borrow inspiration from many sources, but my goal is to always make pieces that are both innovative and wearable. Nature is a key element in many of my works. Even when I was young I was drawn to the filmy wings of insects, the plumage of birds, and the sometimes-strange landscapes of my native Southern California. I love that nature can be overawing in its elegance and size. I try to capture some of that sense of the sublime in my work. My pieces combine the jagged, raw qualities from nature with ethereal, sophisticated elements. It is this interplay of contradictory elements that accentuates my pieces’ allure. Most of all, I create pieces that are intended to be worn and transform the wearer.
