I’m honored to be featured as “The Reshaper” in the spring issue of Hana Hou! magazine. In this profile, I dive into my philosophy and workflow around reclaimed materials.
I’m honored to be featured as “The Reshaper” in the spring issue of Hana Hou! magazine. In this profile, I dive into my philosophy and workflow around reclaimed materials.
- Philosophy in Practice
I let serendipity guide me—sometimes a chance encounter with an overlooked object ignites an entire series. It’s about listening to the materials and allowing their past lives to inform the new.
- Deconstructing & Reconstructing
In “The Reshaper,” I walk through my step-by-step process: selecting, cleaning and deconstructing items, then rebuilding them into evocative sculptures that speak to memory, place and renewal.
- Inside the Feature
- Process insights: My studio rituals—from sorting and patina-application to final assembly.
- Vivid imagery: Full-color spreads showing artworks alongside candid studio moments.
- Wider impact: Reflections on how art rooted in reclamation can spark community conversations about sustainability.
🔗 Read the full profile here:
https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/hawaii-stories/hana-hou/articles/issue-28-2/the-reshaper
I hope this story inspires you to see the potential in overlooked materials—and reminds us all that creativity can reshape both objects and perspectives.
