Encountering arrowheads in the fields of rural Marengo County Alabama sparked my interest in archaeology at an early age. I began to ponder the origins and purpose of the artifacts I found. Consequently, my parents took me to a place that continues to inspire: one of the most important prehistoric sites in the United States, Moundville Archaeological Park.
My work focuses on ancient cultures. Recently, my research has been to visit different historical sites, such as Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and the Okmulgee National Historical Park in Macon Georgia. My belief is the histories surrounding them are still significant, and my goal is to commemorate and better understand the stories these landscapes have left to tell. Through my own created images I intend to offer the viewer a way of “re-engaging” with these mysterious places, and an opportunity to contemplate the disappearance of endangered cultural sites and their relevance. I have created visual narratives which employ multiple traditional prints styles; the majority of these techniques are relief, etchings, and stone lithography prints.