My commissions are not fundamentally different from the works made for exhibitions. Some are larger in format and have had bigger budgets, which has introduced me to methods and materials that I would never have thought of working with otherwise. There are some other prerequisites and challenges that come with public art. I try to work in relation to the host/ institution/ location’s history, environment, and activity, but with some kind of twist. It demands plenty of research but can also be a creative boost.

     The relationship with the audience or public is also a little different than in a gallery. Someone is going to live with the art for years, maybe see it daily, and they haven't chosen to seek it out. I try to keep that in mind, but it hasn't really changed my way of working.