A trampoline without tension cannot bounce. The warp and weft of the trampoline create a tightly-woven, tension-based structure. After identifying tension-based structures, I incorporate universally familiar symbols in my artistic language and reframe them into physical manifestations of a conceptual focus. My concepts focus on the house as a symbol for home in all of its interpretations: personal, cultural, emotional, and imagined. I'm interested in the distinction between a house as a physical structure and a home as an emotional experience. My explorations of home are expressed through immersive materials and processes, with a focus on material context and histories. My goal is to provide a visually compelling space to reflect on systematic and personal experiences with homes and houses.