Artist Statement

Ever since before I was born my mother has had an unwavering passion and natural talent in the arts. I have inherited her artistic gene and begun my travels down the same path. I have always created art, so much that when I was just a little girl my mom gave me the nickname “The Maker of Things.” I have upheld this name to this very day.

During the past two years of attending the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati I have become exceedingly fascinated with the natural and organic, creating mixed media art consisting of a minimal amount of color. Much of my work is created in high contrast with sinuous lines and clean sharp edges. I am transfixed with incorporating natural objects in my art, such as wood grain, Zen Gardens, feathers, wings, moths and mythological creatures; but I also have an interest in readymade creations such as antiques, gears, light bulbs, miscellaneous found objects and mythological creatures.

Throughout my teenage years I became attracted to the darker side of life and the art I created followed. Due to my struggle with depression during high school, I have often included odd subject matter in my artwork such as twisted or manipulated human figures often influenced by the work of H. R. Giger.

The techniques of art-making I am most recently involved with are metal forging and digital painting. To me, fabricating art should be an escape from the stresses and trials of life, a kind of meditation connecting myself to my surroundings. With this in mind, I realize everything on this planet can be cherished if one simply decides to revel in the beauty set before them rather than passing it by.