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Metalworking

I create metalwork that invites viewers to appreciate the intersections between human-made objects and the natural world, along with the deeper messages that lie beneath the surface. I primarily create jewelry and free-standing sculpture, and I often find myself crafting pieces inspired by geometric shapes with details from nature embedded throughout. The stories in my work reflect my perception of society and my life experiences, particularly around my heritage and my childhood.

General Artistic Practice

My creative practice spans writing, metalworking, photography, and ceramics. I explore the intersections between media, and often blending them together to encompass themes of personal growth and culture across my body of work. I am particularly drawn to the beauty that can be found within repetition and routine, and I enjoy expanding upon small, easily overlooked details to create something meaningful out of the mundane. My writing and artistic practice are nearly inseparable: my poetry is often inspired by sculptures I have created, and lines from my notebook frequently spark ideas for photographs.