My artistic exploration began in my early teenage years as a means to navigate complex and often painful experiences. The relationships I have had—past and present—with parents, siblings, and both platonic and romantic partners have profoundly informed my practice, transforming personal turmoil into a journey of self-exploration and vulnerability that can be seen in the creation and purposeful defacement of my artistic pieces. My work draws from both traditional and experimental techniques, rooted in an interplay between technical precision, superficial facades, and raw emotional narratives.

Amidst the constraints of an unstable family environment, I developed coping mechanisms that allowed me to isolate my emotions and dissociate from the abusive dynamics surrounding me. This personal history is visually mirrored in my art through industrial elements designed under gestalt principles, which have undergone both willful and passive deterioration, obscuring their original cohesive purpose. This visual language serves as a metaphor for the dysfunction and disintegration often inherent in human relationships—connections traditionally expected to foster growth and support but frequently failing to meet our emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
 

I incorporate sigil-like drawings, laser-etched or otherwise integrated onto the surfaces of my work, meant to embody a miasmic fog that obscures clarity of mind. These drawings, often deteriorated or visually covered, suggest a carefully constructed series of instructions for utility that have become illegible due to improper use and care. This obstruction to clarity reflects not only the tensions of a family dynamic shaped by hostility and physical abuse at my father’s hands but also the emotional and psychological manipulation I experienced from my mother, who distorted the truth and imposed her own illusions of control. Drawing upon both ancient symbology and technological advancement, these elements allude to the human condition and its lasting effects on relationships. This duality reflects themes that resonate across generations, underscoring the continuous relevance of these struggles.

In this way, the creation, experimentation, and critical analysis of art became a sanctuary for me—a space to navigate my complex emotions with objectivity, empathize with others, and encourage those who have faced their own traumas. This nurturing of creativity was first inspired by my high school art teacher and later reinforced by my professors during my undergraduate and graduate studies becoming a type of tradition that I hope to pass on to my own students.
 

Ultimately, my work seeks to bridge the past with the present, fostering conversations about the fragility of human connection and the potential for healing through artistic expression. By sharing my journey and the complexities of my experiences, I aim to create a space for dialogue, reflection, and understanding—an invitation for others to explore their own narratives through intentional artistic creation and to meditate on the work and narratives of fellow artists.