I'm fascinated with utilitarian buildings - warehouses, factories, Quonset huts, and farm buildings - structures for working in and for holding materials, animals and goods. I like that they are made with everyday materials that get wonderfully worn by time and weather, and are sometimes patched like a quilt. My sculptures are constructed and collaged with the same materials that make up the buildings that inspire me. I choose appropriate materials - new and used - and paint, stain, patina and work the surfaces. Some sculptures are based on specific buildings while others come from playing with forms or combinations of materials.