Transfiguration
Noun
A complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful of spiritual state.
“In this light the junk undergoes a transfiguration; it shines”
This work is a conversation around the way the most unfortunate human experiences have the capability to grow into the most beautiful ones. Inspired by personal pain and healing, as well as from observing the lives around me, I ponder the meaning of all the ugliness in out world and imagine a place where it all has a purpose, a place where we all evolve together into something more amazing than we can comprehend.
They may begin to wonder…
”HOW MUCH LONGER 'TIL I'M TALLER?”
They then see how damaging circumstances can be reimagined and repurposed into a state of growth. Climbing upward, there is a constant transformation their existence is susceptible to when facing major crisis, even when folding under their own weight.
Painful experiences naturally leave their mark, but don’t prevent beauty from prevailing.
“How Much Longer ‘Til I’m Taller?” 2021
Wool and synthetic yarns, recycled plastic and textile waste
60X30XV"
Perhaps they’ll think…
“THE BIGGER I GET, THE LESS THAT I KNOW”
They ponder the mystery of where everything started and where it’s all headed. The discomfort of not knowing is redirected to excitement about all of the possibilities.
“The Bigger I Get, The Less That I Know” 2022
Wool, and synthetic yarns, recycled plastic and textile waste
63X34XV"
There is one thing they never forget…
TO TRULY SEE AND BE SEEN
…is such a beautiful feeling.
“To Truly See and Be Seen” 2022
Wool, cotton, and synthetic yarns, recycled plastic and textile waste
68X48"
