Loss, pain, fragility and danger play a major role in my work, exposing deep internal and external forces, a kind of residue of life's experiences, its presences and absences. It invites one to embrace the complexity and open-endedness of my work.

The work has continued to mine the materials of mass culture creating an alternative world. I create work that incorporates everyday materials. The process can be repetitive and obsessive. In a world filled with constantly changing technology, working with one's hands enriches the experience and breathes life into the soul.

June Ahrens