Artist's Statement:

there are formal and conceptual concerns in art and design
intelligence is a powerful tool
research is of great importance to the art making process
meaning is achieved through knowledge and emotion
integrity is being aware of the power of meaning
collaboration heightens impact
change is essential to staying alive and accountable
purpose is unavoidable
focus helps to refine our ideas
the artist has an opportunity to create the future and affect our culture
art and design can make a difference