Beautiful Danger

The “Beautiful Danger” series is my invitation to examine the complexity of attraction and repulsion, beauty and threat. A crystal punch bowl, typically a symbol of celebration and elegance, becomes a vessel for spent shells, symbolizing lives lost to violence. Similarly, knives, often revered for their craftsmanship and utility, are photographed in ways that emphasize their beauty and seeming to lessen their potential for harm. These objects are both seductive and menacing, drawing viewers in with their form while confronting them with inherent danger.

“Beautiful Danger” reflects on our fascination with things that can both protect and destroy. The tension within these images and sculptures is a reminder of the broader societal issues we face in regard to the disregard for life and the suppression of rights of women and others.