Why Miniatures?

“My City is Filthy” Vanishing Seattle exhibition at A/NT Gallery, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, Seattle 2025

Miniatures are inherently joyful and playful, with a tremendous capacity to tell stories. I like to use them to explore themes of “optimistic darkness” in my work using humor, social critique, and surrealism. I work with materials such as wood, clay, paint, leather, and paper to create 1:12 scale scenes that are meant to transport the viewer into spaces that might just be a little…off. I have hidden displays that honor librarians in a library, post office workers in a parcel locker, and generally am up for any project that brings a little magic to the world. I also have an affinity for creating 1:12 suitcases that tell a story with their contents.

The name “Miniature Werewolf” is related to my large semi-autobiographical & ever-evolving project called “The Werehouse”, a retelling of Red Riding Hood & the Big Bad Wolf using the rooms of a dollhouse as the stage.

I’m excited to share my creations with you! Don’t hesitate to get in touch.