graphite and colored pencil detail, symbolism drawn from childhood illustration and journaling.
embossed ceramic detail
2017
9”X11”X9”
Glass, enamel
This interactive series of blown forms is a collection of distorted self-portraits to bring a physicality to the distorted mental perceptions of identity caused by body dysmorphia.
This work was created during a residency with Salem Art Works in upstate NY.
Unstacked
2017
30”X11”X9”
Glass, enamel
This shot is an unstacked view to see the individual portraits. From left to right, the words "hush," "hide," and "halt" are hidden in the designs, respectively, as a summation of the overwhelming personality traits present in these moments.
2017
20”X40”X10”
Screen print, wood with stain, cast resin with encased screen print and found objects
The artifacts in this work were selected to represent the superficiality and artificial nature of abusive relationship dynamics.
Visible encasing of printmedia detail
2017
20”X40”X10”
Screen print, wood with stain, cast resin with encased screen print and found objects
2017
13”X40”X8”
Iron, ceramic, acrylic
The juxtaposition of an overly youthful self-portrait eating an incredibly vibrant apple (often implying sin and temptation), asserts the pressure of appealing to a socially imposed lifestyle and beauty standards. Mortality here in a symbol of an apple along with the apple as a symbol of temptation creates additionally harsh juxtaposition to create a sense of urgency to comply with these standards.
This was another work created during a residency with Salem Art Works.
acrylic illustration detail
2017
13”X40”X8”
Iron, ceramic, acrylic
This view shows the illustrative nature of the bisections of this figure; comically and eerily communicating the figure less as a human being or individual and more as a "piece of meat." Here, the illustration on the figure's clothing is more visible, one can see the male and female figures along with the symbol of a home.
2017
30”X22”X4”
Screen print, wood with stain, found object, polymer clay
This work hyperbolizes toxic relationship dynamics while drawing upon symbols created in previous works; such as the conversation heart as a means to communicate consent, or lack their of.
This work was created during a residency with DIY Print in Cincinnati, OH.
Mixed media screen print triptych with hand made resin, wood, bead and glitter frames. These pieces are part of an installation to be documented shortly. I experimented printing with glow-in-the-dark inks as well as carpenter’s flocking to mimic the look and playfulness of childhood cartoon posters; intended to invoke the same childlike naivete in the context of relationship dynamics. I did this work during a residency at DIY Print in Essex Studios Cincinnati, OH in 2018.