A Journey of Beliefs and Cultures
My work grew from years of travel, environmental stewardship and a deep respect for the beliefs that connect people to place.
Sacred entities and healing traditions
As an environmental scientist, I worked for many years throughout the Americas. On the Navajo, Pueblo and Salish reservations in the United States, I discovered beliefs in sacred entities and healing ceremonies.
The art and traditions I encountered there have greatly influenced my carvings and the way I understand objects that carry meaning.
Fields, mountains and the Andes
My work in South America took me into agricultural fields in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras and Chile. Andean spirituality reinforced the influence of sacred beings, especially the condor and the hummingbird.
Ecuador, Cuenca and the Galápagos Islands have become my mainstay. With every adventure, the power of myth continues to prove true.
A world of symbols
My travels also took me to Japan and to countries across eastern and western Europe while I helped businesses and governments meet the demands of environmental regulation and stewardship.
The divine spirits known as kami, and Shinto’s attention to harmony with our surroundings, strengthened my belief in the influence and protection that symbols can hold in human life.
Nature, cultures and inspiration
