My artistic journey began with an inherent desire to create work that I simply found exciting and aesthetically pleasing. As my practice has grown, creating has also become a fundamental part of how I connect and cope with the world around me. The endless possibilities of fibers led me to specialize in textiles, where I explore an array of mediums, prioritizing reuse of waste materials. What started as a broke college student recycling everything I could in order to make my ideas come to life, became a practice often centered around mindful use and reuse of materials. While art has the ability to transform the way we think and see the world, materials are capable of an almost limitless transformation themselves.
In my work, I combine playful colors, textures, and patterns that evoke feelings of childlike joy and familiarity, while incorporating elements of scale and form that initiate discomfort, prompting viewers to confront visceral reactions. Through a blend of materials and craft processes, I create immersive visuals and textures to cause a range of emotions, capturing confusing yet heartwarming themes. When art forces us to be vulnerable with our feelings and experiences, we begin to cultivate meaningful connections that are crucial for our humanity.
Drawing inspiration from the struggles that come along with seeking true mental and spiritual wellness, my work reflects the belief that every moment in our universe is connected, contributing to a broader picture beyond our full understanding. Through the process of coping with personal mental illness, I explore how adversity can lead to transformative growth and resilience, which I notice not only within myself but in the entire world around me. Through my work, I hope to foster a dialogue about the beauty within life’s hardships and complexities, inspiring a world where pain and discomfort serve a greater purpose, far more significant than we can comprehend.
