Statement:

I have always, in some way, addressed the human body in my work. Be it blatant representations of flesh and bone, or tangible re-imaginings of emotional turmoil, I find the body to be a generous terrain for inspiration and information.

My most-recent works have been an exploration of the complex relationship I have with my biology – the female biology. Much like how the female reproductive organs go through ever- fluctuating cycles, so too do the sentiments towards my body transform. This constant ebb and flow – the perplexing need to simultaneously tear apart and fiercely protect the foundations of my biology – is what drives me to create abstracted manifestations of myself. Through a series of processes that involve extracting, deconstructing, and rebuilding, I aim to regain some semblance of control over my body.

I feel that especially in our current socio-political times, it is crucial to shed light upon the female biology and subsequent health(care)-related issues that are too-often overlooked or dismissed. I recognize my experiences as a cisgender female limits my perception of what countless other women or people with female biology may face in their own lives. But however, one may choose to identify, I can only hope that the objects I make and the ideas I convey will be able to reach someone enduring similar struggles. I can only hope that my dialogue will further strengthen the innumerable voices who continue to persevere and refuse to be silenced.