Approach 

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My work is grounded in uncovering and translating the stories embedded within a place; stories that are often layered, overlooked, or at risk of being erased. Each project begins with the understanding that public space is not neutral; it carries memory, identity, and meaning.

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I structure my work through a framework I call the Five I’s:
Investigation, Inspiration, Interpretation, Implementation, and Installation.

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Investigation
Researching site history, cultural context, and community narratives

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Inspiration
Identifying themes, references, and conceptual direction

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Interpretation
Translating research into visual and spatial form

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Implementation
Collaborating with engineers, fabricators, and stakeholders

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Installation
Executing the work within the site and public experience

This methodology guides each project from research and community engagement through to form-making and execution, ensuring that concept and context remain inseparable.

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Drawing on a background in art, spatial design, and the built environment, I approach public work as an experience that unfolds over time. Projects are designed to be encountered at multiple scales; on approach, in close engagement, and in departure, shifting in meaning and perception depending on the viewer’s movement through space.

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Collaboration is central to my practice. I work with municipalities, design firms, engineers, and community stakeholders to develop site-specific works that reflect the cultural, historical, and social dynamics of a place. Community engagement is not a formality, but a critical component of the design process; informing the narrative, shaping the form, and fostering a sense of shared ownership.

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Across projects, my goal is to create work that operates simultaneously as cultural marker, spatial intervention, and point of reflection; connecting past and present while remaining open to future interpretation.

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