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Architectural Imperfections in Memory


  • The Awesome Gallery 3400 Southwest Blvd. Grove City United States (map)

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.

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