Folk Art from Western NC
Jack-of-all-trades. Multidisciplinary artist and environmentalist (on sabbatical) based in Western North Carolina. Passionate about medieval art, folk traditions, community-led stewardship, public lands access, local food systems, alternative country music, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. I've seen much of this country and the world beyond since setting out at 18 but time is a circle; all that wandering has led me right back to where it all began, chasing snakes and waiting for the leaves to turn.
After ten years working as an environmental professional on the West Coast, I’m embarking on a more creatively-aligned path as a full time studio artist based in Asheville's River Arts District (current studio: RAD Rendezvous). My practices, be it surfing/spearfishing or hunting/foraging, have always informed my work and my relationship to the (eco)systems I have been charged with studying, stewarding, and honoring through my art.
My work is heavily inspired by medieval imagery, ecological relationships, tattoo culture, and Appalachian folklore. I spend most of my time working with pen an paper, focusing on packing high detail into tight spaces. I am obsessed with illuminated manuscripts (Book of Kells, Book of Durrow) and aspire to revive that ancient tradition in a secular capacity.
I am always open for commissions. I return to North Carolina eager to continue my work exploring the nexus between place-based art, sustainable livelihoods, shared ecosystems, and public policy. I look forward to the many collaborations and unexpected turns this next chapter holds. Find my work in person at RAD Rendezvous and Black Mountain Variety. Don't hesitate to reach out via instagram or over email with your ideas!
Commissions
Don't hesitate to reach out here, through Instagram, or directly over email with your ideas!