I was not quite eight years old when my father sat me down, very seriously, and told me that I had to plan for my future; he wasn’t meant to live forever. I told him I wanted to sing. He replied that singing is fine for the church choir, but I didn't have the voice to sing for a living. Instead, I told him, I would paint pictures on people's teeth.

The labor of my work is a representation of processing my emotions, stubbornness, and vulnerabilities. I allow my work to dictate the materials - metal, paper, wood, clay, textile, electronics - and the resulting forms are reflective of the type of medium used to convey context while also demonstrating my individual aesthetic. The act of repetition illuminates the obsessive qualities embedded in the processes of my work and psyche. Immersing myself in the materiality of each medium and the physicality of practice emphasizes my perspective. My work juxtaposes the complexities of gender, the uses of language, and personal space against individual identity.

In my career, I hope to work on a plethora of large-scale public works. I want to contribute to a world where art is accessible to everyone, a world where art is as close and intimate to us as having paintings on our teeth.

I’d love to hear from you!

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