My current body of work is an exploration of light, color, and space through an expanded understanding of plique-à-jour and textile techniques. Textile techniques are combined with metal and enamel to create dynamic forms that reference the natural world without mimicking any organism specifically. I use various textile techniques such as knitting, crocheting, and twining. Each method is chosen with a purpose as each produces a different effect when paired with enamel. The forms of my pieces are influenced by carnivorous plants which, unlike other plants, lure living prey through nectar and utilize intense coloration to mimic flowers. These methods are used in conjunction with features such as pitfalls, adhesives, and movement to snare prey. 

When asking myself “Why do I wear jewelry?” I discovered that I personally wear jewelry as a conversation starter, since wearing a statement piece entices more people to interact with me. My work is created with the express goal of catching one's eye and luring them closer. The forms I create have an alien appearance, utilizing the color palettes and forms from carnivorous plants, orchids, and fungi to create something distinctly new yet distantly familiar. Colorful reflections and small details invite people to explore my work and in turn, interact with and explore me as a person.