Artist Statement
I am an archetype. Or rather, I have embodied a variety of archetypes throughout my life—the seductress, the lover, the mother, and the martyr. My work explores the intersection of personal and collective narratives, using figurative sculpture as a vessel for storytelling, memory, and transformation. Through life casts and a rich integration of materials such as wax, wool, wood, and textiles, I examine the ways in which we cling to archetypes to understand ourselves and each other.
My practice is rooted in the exploration of cultural traditions, spirituality, and the power of material storytelling. My sculptures serve as both intimate self-portraits and broader reflections of shared human experience. Through field research and direct engagement with diverse cultural communities, I collect and incorporate materials that hold historical and ceremonial significance. These elements imbue my sculptures with a tangible presence, bridging the personal with the universal and inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationships to identity, ritual, and myth.
Much of my recent work has focused on the presence of healing and wisdom in feminine spaces. I have traveled extensively—across Nepal, Mongolia, South Korea, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea—meeting women who serve as healers, shamans, and keepers of ancestral knowledge. Inspired by these encounters, my sculptures seek to capture the resilience, mysticism, and innate strength of women across cultures. By embedding layers of material and meaning into my work, I create sculptures that are both deeply personal and widely resonant, acting as conduits for reflection and dialogue.
I believe in the power of sculpture to embody both physical and emotional landscapes, allowing viewers to engage with the complexities of human experience. By using my own body as a template for transformation, I challenge the boundaries between self and archetype, inviting audiences into a shared space of contemplation, empathy, and wonder. My practice continues to evolve, propelled by an enduring curiosity about the intersections of mythology, materiality, and the human condition.
My practice is rooted in the exploration of cultural traditions, spirituality, and the power of material storytelling. My sculptures serve as both intimate self-portraits and broader reflections of shared human experience. Through field research and direct engagement with diverse cultural communities, I collect and incorporate materials that hold historical and ceremonial significance. These elements imbue my sculptures with a tangible presence, bridging the personal with the universal and inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationships to identity, ritual, and myth.
Much of my recent work has focused on the presence of healing and wisdom in feminine spaces. I have traveled extensively—across Nepal, Mongolia, South Korea, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea—meeting women who serve as healers, shamans, and keepers of ancestral knowledge. Inspired by these encounters, my sculptures seek to capture the resilience, mysticism, and innate strength of women across cultures. By embedding layers of material and meaning into my work, I create sculptures that are both deeply personal and widely resonant, acting as conduits for reflection and dialogue.
I believe in the power of sculpture to embody both physical and emotional landscapes, allowing viewers to engage with the complexities of human experience. By using my own body as a template for transformation, I challenge the boundaries between self and archetype, inviting audiences into a shared space of contemplation, empathy, and wonder. My practice continues to evolve, propelled by an enduring curiosity about the intersections of mythology, materiality, and the human condition.
