In 2017, I walked into a hardware store looking for a structure that could house an idea I had for an interactive sign. While exploring the electrical section, I discovered junction boxes - sturdy metal enclosures designed to protect wire connections. They were perfect: industrial, durable, and ideal for modification. Their metal construction allowed for drilling, cutting, and powder coating, offering both creative control and longevity.
 
I purchased one and later paired it with a 12-volt LED light, a toggle switch, an antenna, and a custom panel label. The concept was simple yet compelling - an interactive device that invited participation and choice. By flipping a switch, viewers could turn a light on or off, thereby registering a preference in a tangible way.

When I first displayed the piece during an art walk at my studio, I was struck by how people engaged with it. They debated, laughed, hesitated, and reflected - all in response to a single switch. That experience clarified my artistic direction. Soon after, I began adding push buttons and control knobs to offer a wider range of choices.

Since then, I've continued creating these devices - some politically charged, others playful, abstract, or enigmatic. Each piece transforms a small, intentional action into a moment of engagement, prompting curiosity, decision-making, dialogue, self-reflection, and expression. By placing choice at the center of my work, I explore the dynamic nature of meaning and invite viewers to take part in shaping it. Recently, I've expanded into using guitar pedal enclosures to create smaller, more personal units.​

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