Artist Statment

What I seek in my current work is a state of harmony and balance. I am interested as well as concerned with the human connection to nature. I hope to inspire in some way the beauty, the wholeness and the life-sustaining, symbiotic relationship that is the core of our existence.

I am in pursuit of simplicity within our complex nature. I want my work to speak with a minimum of narrative, converse with mystery and generate wonder. Like the effect of a Zen koan, I want questions to be raised that have no answers, thoughts to run deep and feelings to be inspired.

I am an artist in this world. It is a path I walk alone with my soul. A creative being, I am both blessed and cursed not to follow a well-worn path. My works are doorways and windows to view this journey of revealing my soul. These artistic manifestations are my gifts I have to offer. I sense it is my purpose to create sculpture. I experience the return of this gift in the relationship and reflection I have with the viewer.

I truly believe that we are at a crucial time in our existence. It is a time for seeking new ways of being -- creative ways and ways that honor us as humans, honor our environment and honor our well being.

The arts always will be the leading force in forging new pathways to a life of abundant joy and beauty. If I can lay down even one step on the path of our greatness, my existence as an artist will be fulfilled.

K.S. August 2008