"The sources of ritual art in so-called 'primitive' cultures have always interested me.  Some of my work is about storytelling, legends and mythology.  I have great respect for ancient artifacts.  The spiritual power in the objects themselves fascinates me.

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The trees in the woods behind my house are being taken over by the wild grapevines like kudzu in the deep South.  I collect vine and bark, harvesting it all year, to use in my sculptures and installations.

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Like most artists, the concepts behind my work are personal.  However, I expect my work to speak about nature, metamorphosis, time, loss, and the handmade object."

~JKB