My current artwork is like a dictionary. I show the viewer what a word looks like when it's defined strictly through visual means.

The soft elements in my designs are provided by quilts of unusual proportions. I use quilts as my raw material, creating the lines and forms of my creations, because people connect with quilts on a deep level, making the artwork more accessible.

My ideas come from a wide range of influences, from the architect Frank Gehry to minimalist art to Art Deco design. Into this mix, add some scientific imagery and the work of Eva Hesse. The result is a new way of looking at quilts, which takes them into the realm of sculpture and installation art.