I am interested in the potential voices of different materials, particularly contemporary materials for which there are no limitations set by precedents or tradition. Generally, my work is built incrementally, from small units to larger constructions. I work primarily with fabrics and various plastics, with sewing by hand or machine as the means of construction. Often I create a series of small pieces?e.g., six or eight inches square?in a spirit of open-ended exploration. I then assemble them into a larger construction, either attached to each other in a quilt-like format or as a set of related units. I also assemble units into three-dimensional structures. I aim for ambiguous surfaces that draw the viewer in, hoping for more than what comes across at a first glance. The work is frequently encoded with cultural references through the inclusion of ready-made textile elements, found objects, images from posters and graffiti. Reflective materials such as metallized Mylar respond to ambient light, adding to the surface complexity.