The core themes of my artistic practice are guided by nostalgia and the realities of universal trauma. I draw from past events and static images of my history to evoke longing and reflection, while also exploring my recovery and neurodivergence; including how one affects the other. I focus on the healing and resilience that living within societal barriers brings by creating art with bright, eclectic colors and strong mark-making.

Home, or its absence, recurs as a motif in my current work. Whether physical or emotional, I explore the complexities of belonging, identity, and displacement. “Architectural Imperfections”, the title of my ongoing series, symbolizes this journey by exploring the cracks and distortions of structures to reveal vulnerability's beauty and imperfection's strength. I scan and photograph these real-world cracks to incorporate in collages that share the intricacies of struggling with emotion. I primarily use mixed-media and fibers, including my photos printed on fabric, to reflect the layered complexity of our shared struggles of mentality and physicality. The interplay of textures and colors embodies the tension between fragility and resilience, chaos and harmony.

I also integrate video elements to create immersive experiences that build these deeper connections and introspection. This multimedia approach strengthens the viewers engagement with my work and invites personal reflection. Overall, my artistic practice is one of exploration and expression, seeking to bridge my personal stories to society at large. My work aims to be a contribution of healing and understanding in our world and to foster a space for exploratory conversation.

Architectural Imperfections

in Memory