Growing up on a farm and studying environmental science, I developed an appreciation for heritage, landscapes, and the systems that shape our world. That same curiosity led me to create work that bridges digital and physical spaces. Whether I’m art directing a photoshoot or developing a brand identity, my goal is to design thoughtful experiences that feel tactile and tell a bigger story.
Working across media production and design has shaped my perspective as an artist. It started with 15 years behind the camera, which taught me how to create compelling imagery. That carried into brand design, where I learned how to create enduring, meaningful products. As an art director and designer, I focus on environment design, building immersive worlds both on and off screen. I draw from that nonlinear path to help bring creative visions to life.
The desire for connection started at an early age. At six years old, my parents gave me a DIY butterfly pavilion. The tall mesh box was placed in our living room for weeks, allowing me to watch each caterpillar as it transformed into its final form. Having this unique view of the insects rocked my world.
In the end, I had to release the butterflies, which made me pretty sad because I didn't want to part with the furry creatures. I guess I thought they could live in my bedroom, and we’d all hang out together until I went to college...unfortunately that didn't work out. It was a funny experience, and I find myself thinking of that memory often. It helped me understand how environment setting and care can bring beautiful things into being.
My love for world-building evolved on my family’s farm in Colorado, where creativity was a way of life. The most important lesson I learned was that creativity is about making the most of the resources available to you. We built absurd, ingenious contraptions out of whatever we had: old car parts, computers, fabric remnants. I loved how these inventions developed their own personality and challenged us to solve problems in unexpected ways.
That same approach, experimenting and iterating through collaboration, guides my work today. I approach each project with a deep focus on narrative, place, and experimentation, always with the goal of making the work feel personal.
