I am a big fan of the now late Christo and Jeanne-Claude. I have been following their work for the last 15+ years and managed to make it to The Floating Piers, The London Mastaba, and now L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, which was installed posthumously.

They are an amazing example for sustainability in art and I have been so inspired by their approach.

While we are becoming a global society, unfortunately there is polarization from political and social ideals. If we are to really move forward and make impactful change to take better care of this world, we need to care about and listen to the voice of all people and their ideas, even if we disagree. Art can be a way to open these lines of communication.

This type of independence is hard but it meant they did not compromise on their vision. Sustainability is a central value to what I create. It is a process, but as I grow and look at partnerships for manufacturing and licensing, I will not compromise but only improve my environmental impact through these partnerships.

Too often, industries of mining and manufacturing operate without regard to their environment. I try to support businesses who prioritize leaving the environment with minimal impact and return the landscape it to its former state.

Whether it is a piece of fine art or a utilitarian item created by a craftsperson, I hope we all consider what becomes of these items when they are used up.

For myself, I ask what becomes of what I create? Can my packaging be reused or composted? Do my materials break down without environmental harm? Do I create work which people hold onto or can the art itself be broken down one day and turned to something else?