I am absolutely thrilled and honored to have been named a Vilas Associates Competition Awardee this year through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am deeply grateful to the UW Art Department for their support and nomination for this award and cannot wait to share the results! This award will fund research and travel for the next two summers as I explore a new body of furniture work based on boat forms. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, check out another amazing UW Art Dept. faculty member and awardee this year - the amazing Julie Chen!