The idea of the unexpected is fascinating to me. In my work, I create scenes that are normal in appearance; a cartoon-like or illustrative style emphasizes the apparent simplicity or familiarity of the scene. However, the smallest inane details can turn seemingly familiar subject matter on its head. Satire has an amazing capacity to use humor as a way to examine even the most controversial topics. At its core, my artwork employs satire and this element of the bizarre or unexpected as a means of exploring contemporary social issues.
While I use a variety of media in my artwork, I am most drawn to printmaking or pen drawing. These methods are well-suited to the illustrative style that I like to incorporate into my work. I also draw my inspiration from a wide variety of sources, but I am especially interested in advertising and the media. Most recently my work has been examining the ways in which women are targeted or portrayed in advertisements, and how gender roles in society have evolved over time.
