Snowshoes, 2022
32” Long
Steambent Ash Frames laced with nylon webbing

I am fascinated by movement –  not only across landscapes, but also as a form of exploration and a way to investigate the environment we are inhabitants of. By extension, I find tools we build and construct to aid in the movement/dialogue as human+earth fascinating. The shape, size, and materials used to produce snowshoes have been endlessly altered and iterated on to maximise functionality depending on the subtleties of localised conditions around the world. These snowshoes are adapted to fit the size and shape of my body and the way I move, with the intention of exploring the American Northeast on foot. Employing elements of both traditional and modern, local building techniques – these shoes are my offering to the incredibly rich wilderness lineages/traditions of winter exploration and tool making which exist in the United States and around the world.