Born from the urge to collect what is beautiful, these works bring forth the conflict between our desire to posses, and the need for preservation and restoration.

These paintings, turned assemblage, are created en plein air and are then layered with specimens collected on site. While centered on natural imagery and organic ephemera, there is often evidence of human presence creeping in. 

While providing moments of awe and respite, these miniatures serve as windows through which we can reflect on our relationship to the land, both personally, societally, and historically.

Their intimacy in size not only echos the intimacy of our personal experiences  in natural spaces, but also voices their demand to be treated with care.