Professional Statement

In all of my designs I strive to combine the respect of historical and cultural differences of people and characters with the grounding and unifying commonalities of humanity. I am drawn to works that demonstrate the struggles and sufferings of people but also show joy and offer hope through those trials. This connection to the genuineness and reality of people and their stories, supplies the foundation for which my imagination can spring, creating costumes that are thoughtful, unique and expressive, reflecting each individual character within the show. This philosophy is a core value and is also expressed by honoring and respecting those I work with as people with struggles, histories, joys and stories of their own. Therefore, I seek to communicate clearly in renderings and paperwork and speak with kindness and calm in all interactions.