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Glass MicrospheresThe closer you look, the deeper you go and the wider you can see. Looking at 3M’s reflective materials under the microscope inspired me to dig deeper into what the possibilities are with glass microspheres.
My curiosity was sparked years ago while I was an architect. |
Sunset HalosDuring the pandemic on the summer solstice of 2020, I discovered that I can make Sunset Halos with my materials.
As the sun sets, the color of the halo changes and then disappears as it goes below the horizon. I discovered this when the world was shutdown and we were all afraid of each other. The sun became a new friend in a way that never imagined. |
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Growing UpI grew up on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. The first 18 years of my life were spent right here where this photo was taken. What I loved most about living here was the ever-changing light and sky. We never had two identical days.
After much thought, I realize that my work is about trying to harness these special moments, such as the sun rising over the ocean and setting over the bay. I was always a little sad when those moments ended. With reflective materials, light phenomena can be held onto. |
SupermanSuperman was the first movie I saw as a kid. I remember being in the theater in awe of these costumes made from reflective fabric. Years later, I learned that Superman’s mother’s name is Lara!
This was a time when light inspirations were everywhere. We had Star-wars light sabers, glow-in-the-dark and holographic stickers. I think sometimes I can just reach back a few decades and bring forth a whole new body of work. |
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