I began working with kiln-formed glass in 1992, when I was introduced to glass fusing during my apprenticeship with Dan Fenton in Oakland. I went on to produce architectural fused glass for the studio of Narcissus Quagliata, and developed my own studio for fusing and flamework by 1994.

I am drawn to organic and cellular forms and patterns, reminiscent of plant materials seen under the microscope.  The first metal & glass panels I created were inspired by the cellular architecture of xylem, the woody part of a tree. Recently I have been working with spiral forms that evoke fossil shells, galaxies, and the cyclical nature of time.  The radial symmetry in growth patterns of roots and blossoms also appeals to me.  My plant biology training has contributed both inspiration and technical background to my artwork. 

I create the fused glass and metal panels by cutting out the image in metal foil, sandwiching the metal between two layers of glass, and fusing at high temperature in the kiln.  I make other works by carefully cutting shapes in glass, assembling them in layers and fusing.  The candle screens are fused first, and slumped over molds in a second kiln firing to form a curve.