My Background

I've always been amazed with creative self-expression. As a child my dad, who was an architect , would bring my sister and I to the MFA to practice sketching and to be exposed to art in general. But I couldn't (and still can't!) paint or draw for the life of me, so for a long time I felt like there wasn't a space for me in the art world. As I got older, I leaned more into the notion that I too could be someone to create for the world. I hope to continue my journey of self-discovery and expression via physical mediums and my goal is to create space for others to explore themselves within my art.

Mostly, I use broken mirrors in scupture and collage pieces. I've loved mirrors since I was  a child for their magical refractive properties. To me, using broken mirror feels excitingly taboo. It reminds me of all the times I was told by others not handle broken glass (I am very clumsy so it's mildly reasonable) and I did anyways. Working with such a hazardous material makes me feel like a bad-ass little kid. It's so exciting. I sometimes involve other textures, like medium, paint or cloth to add more emotion to my pieces.

I'm fascinated with the fragility and danger of broken mirrors, along with nudity and its relationship with self expression. Watching people interact with my art is a huge inspiration; I love when others see themselves in the pieces. I use my work to help me explore and evolve my relationship with myself and the world around me. My hope is that my journey may make a path for others who view my art to peer into themselves the same way I do while I create.