My work is an intuitive delve into the intricate world of the traumatized body, seeking to communicate the isolating and indescribable experience of both physical and mental pain while also exploring the journey of rediscovering identity through acceptance and healing.

Central to my process is the intimate and performative act of lifecasting. I create molds that reference my introspections and sensations, working primarily with ceramics as a material that parallels the body. Through the abstraction and development of my ceramic casts, I subvert expectations of bodily appearance and evoke positions of both discomfort and restorative postures, giving form to feelings of pain and alleviation. My pieces become vehicles for sharing this experience with others, capturing suspended moments in ceramic that blend the internal and external, the hard and soft, the resilient and fragile, the enduring and transient.

The materials I choose serve as conduits for storytelling. Ceramics and textiles signify profound human connection, human history, and the tactile nature of creation, embodying lived experiences and carrying the touch of their maker. I use these materials to highlight their resemblance to the human form in their visual and textural qualities, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate relationship between the body and the materials we encounter.

In my exploration, I navigate the contrast of beauty standards and the harsh reality of pain. Incorporating imagery that oscillates between conventionally attractive and unsettling or abject, I confront the dichotomy between superficial expectations and the lived experience of pain and trauma, as both a lamentation and a celebration of the profound strength, resilience, and complexity within the human body. My work invites viewers to examine their relationship with their bodies and to acknowledge the limitless potential for change, growth, and acceptance within the body itself.

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