"As an artist, I love the challenges of turning garbage into art that educates. I also love creating transformational environments through collaboration. Learning from scientists, oceanographers, and environmentalists has inspired my work for years. Collaborating with diverse groups such as Theme Parks, United Nations, Zoos, the US State Department, Aquariums, The Smithsonian, Universities, Museums, and Botanical Gardens has expanded my knowledge of how to create powerful educational art that has reached over 35 million people in person."