As a designer, I have always been interested in finding ways to make big artistic dreams become reality. This is what initially drew me into this field- watching live performances of theatre, music, and entertainment and wondering how it all became possible- what brilliant minds had come together to create such a spectacular moment. Combining the ability to be wildly imaginative with practical skills in problem solving, design technology, and electrician work, I am always excited to push the boundaries on what can be possible for a project and to be constantly building up my experience and knowledge for personal creative growth. In the past I have worked with creating large shadow screens within an apartment set, programmed movers to work as backlighting spotlights, and used fog to create practical smokestacks within a cityscape backdrop. All of these involved their own unique technical challenges, but overcoming those challenges led to something beautiful.

 

I am also particularly interested in designs that have dark, unsettling, magical, and/or fantastical elements to them. My lighting design work for Sweeney Todd as well as Abe Kobo’s Friends (Tomodachi) really helped me to discover and flourish in my own unique style. 

 

I believe that design and the arts in general give the world a new language to hear and see the impossible come to life. It speaks to us in a way that traditional language itself cannot, by challenging our reality, speaking to our minds as well as hearts, and by exciting the inspiration to dream big.