My work is a way for me to study and reflect on myself and the world around me. Lately I have been thinking about how my worldview is unique, ever-evolving and shaped by an infinite set of my own moments. While my perspective is as distinct as my DNA, I still sense my connection to everything else. I create and respond to universal forces with every action and reaction. Through a focus on process and materials, I am slowly learning to trust my intuition and to allow the meaning of a work to eventually reveal itself.

I draw inspiration from folk art and the rich history of cultural expression found all over the world. In Wallflower 1 and Wallflower 2, I explore identity and how it feels to try to find a sense of belonging. In this series, each self-portrait tries on a different hat or mask but none of them seem to feel quite right. On display on a wall, they are subject to scrutiny as they shape-shift and adapt to match their surroundings.

My use of semi-abstraction can be traced to influences of sculpture from the postwar era. I am captivated by the work of artists like Lee Bontecou, Marisol Escobar, Ruth Asawa and Isamu Noguchi that were innovative with their use of materials and process as well as form. In ReImagine, I have used wool as a surface treatment to create whimsical shapes and bright colors to invoke joy, celebration and awakening.