Oftentimes, knowledge of what our ancestor’s lives were like is passed down through cultural objects, and where my ancestors are from, that is passed down through textile patterns. In Scotland,... (read more...)
Growing up, my childhood best friend and I would often invent special rituals. There was a specific tree in my backyard where we would go (usually in the summer) to... (read more...)
Collected memories, experiences and dreams continuously make up the person that I am in this present moment; many of which have transpired in and around the places I’ve lived. In... (read more...)
The outside world is often cold, unforgiving, and hard to exist within. The home acts as a sort of shield that keeps you away from the elements and in a... (read more...)
Created as a class project, this zine follows a childhood journey of unearthing artistic inspiration. The textual motif of blue calls to memories of a mother’s passion and the humble... (read more...)
I can't leave home; it isn't safe. The moment I leave, something terrible will happen. I know it; this is debilitating. (read more...)
This work is an exploration of dementia and the effects it has on the physical surroundings of those around the individual and of the individual suffering. The comfort of specific... (read more...)
This work is an exploration of dementia and the effects it has on the physical surroundings of those around the individual and of the individual suffering. The comfort of specific... (read more...)
I painted this watercolor at my mother's house during the 2023 spring break. This piece was based on a series of doodles in my notebook that reflected the introspection of... (read more...)
'Citrus Youth' is a mixed-media piece on a beige acrylic base. The use of negative film strips and orange references allude to the artist's background in film photography and their... (read more...)
This work is for the vulnerable hearts that care “too much.” The hearts that have opened themselves to those who were unworthy. The hearts that gave when there was nothing... (read more...)
Perseverancia is one of various pieces I did using different mediums—in this case, laser cut wood—and is based on a sketch I did while doing fieldwork in Puerto Rico in... (read more...)
Home is a big part of daily life, and this piece is about the ways ordinary things can be fulfilling. I want people to appreciate and enjoy everyday life and... (read more...)
Sometimes home is where everything comes pouring out of you at once, viciously and cathartically. I made these pieces at two very different points in my life, one in 2019... (read more...)
The contorted figure in the room has outgrown her environment. This print reflects how deep discomfort and profound change are inextricably linked in the organic, nonlinear process of growth. I... (read more...)
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