Motion, it makes the world go ‘round. Every driving force in life, relationships, and human nature revolves around the idea of kinetics, or motion. I work as a kinetic artist, and tackle the kinds of subjects that can only be appropriately quantified and examined through time-based motion work. The issues and subjects most prevalent in my work are human relationships and social interaction. I work to examine and call into question how people interact with each other and by what means people choose to connect. My work explores the issues we as people often struggle with especially when relating to others, such as sexuality, gender roles, self-perception, religion, and emotional growth; and how ­those issues can create barriers or connections even across great distances. Recently my work is further examining these issues and how they are dealt with via the virtual space of the Internet.

Because my work focuses on subjects that constantly progress in human relationships over time, I work in media that does the same. My work is time-based and uses the progression of time as a tool to better evaluate and speak to the subjects that intrigue me most. My video and animation works focus on implied narrative, and non-linear structures to evoke emotional responses from the viewers. This kinetic engagement with the work forces an investment of time from the viewer that is hard to guarantee with still pieces. Often, my videos and animations are part of larger scale installations, or multi-channel pieces, which tackle the same subjects from multiple angles. Examples can be seen in pieces like Organic Androgyny. Currently my work in time-based media has moved out of the shell of single channel videos and animations to focus even deeper into social interactions on the web, as shown in my piece: 40 Days Project. My work now interacts with the viewer in a virtual space via a blog, website, or social networking site, over many days or months at a time, to better establish relationships with viewers or participants, while commenting on the subject at hand.

While my most current work may not use consistent materials, the methodology and subject matter are the same. I allow the meaning of the work to inform the media I will work in, be it video, animation, installation, or strictly web-based. Most of my newer work consists of multiple small pieces meant to come together under one larger project. This again plays into the deeper reoccurring theme of time, which most consistently informs my work and sensibilities. I hope to continue to create work that engages viewers in a variety of ways, both in personal space and via virtual space. I strive to evoke a response, whether it is laughter, sadness, discomfort, or anger. These gut reactions speak to what we see in each other, and what we see in ourselves. This continues to inspire my work as a kinetic artist, and my growth as a social being.