Artist Statement

     My work explores the emotional weight subtly carried by household tools. Using a maximalist approach and mixed media, I create sculptures that combine plaster, metal, and stoneware with domestic objects that draw the viewer’s attention. These everyday items carry memories and meanings often overlooked in daily life. Their juxtaposition reflects my process of redefining my identity and my relationship to family. In works like Femininity: A Melting Pot, I examine how objects can represent the quiet struggles of self-definition and serve as a lens for reevaluating family values.

     I carefully select representational objects to anchor each piece, then layer, combine, and sometimes alter materials so their textures, histories, and physical qualities inform the final form. By embedding ordinary objects within larger, surreal compositions, I invite viewers to see them as extensions of complex personal experiences beyond their initial associations. The surroundings of these objects reveal the emotional weight they silently carry.

     This hands-on, cyclical process mirrors how identities and relationships are built, repaired, and redefined over time. Through these explorations, I aim to create work that encourages reflection on personal and familial narratives, inviting viewers to recognize the hidden significance in the everyday.