I reimagine materials allowing them to speak and evolve in their own unique ways. Discarded and broken elements are not mere objects, but potential waiting to be born anew.
My artistic practice recognizes the inherent essence within all objects and materials. Through this lens, I explore the profound connections between nature's resilience and the human body & spirit's capacity for transformation after distressing events.
The end result takes on many forms, such as expanded painting, collage, craft, sculpture, and installation as I breathe new life into these materials. Embroidery and collaged patchwork become acts of dialogue with the materials, weaving together narratives of regeneration and renewal. The lengthy process of sewing and embroidering becomes a meditative space where I can connect deeply with the material and allow myself to be present in the moment.
Sculptures crafted with holographic fabric, sequins, and stitched wounds, become seeds waiting to be planted in a new environment and expand out into our human reality. My work is biomorphic, colorful, chaotic, much like the natural world. It changes and evolves continuously and inevitably.
My work is a bridge where I invite viewers to cross over and rediscover our inherent connection to the natural world, reminding them of that symbiotic relationship. It is a call to action, urging us to nurture the spirits within ourselves and our surroundings, as we collectively strive towards a more sustainable and harmonious existence.