Drifting Together

dried velellas ("sea rafts"), driftwood, 24k gold leaf.

When walking along Half Moon Bay in San Francisco, California, I came across thousands of dried velellas ("sea rafts") covering the shores. This piece is inspired by being different in a sea of normality.

Anywhere From Here

faux fur, paper mache, watercolor, cotton paper.

I've always been in awe of the whimsical and shape-shifting nature of clouds in the sky. I created these clouds to capture the ethereal nature of the sky and in trying to find my path in life. Often feeling lost of where to head next I seek a unique direction to pursue.

A Summer of Ceramics

speckled clay.

The summer of 2022 I moved to Durham, North Carolina for an internship. As part of living alone in a new city I decided to challenge myself in learning a new skill. After work, I spent hours in the local ceramic studio mesmerized by the symmetrical and tactile experience of working on the wheel. I focused largely on creating dish ware, but as well created many donut vases and plant pots.

Blue Serenity

cotton cord, blue dye, wood.

In redesigning my childhood bedroom as I moved into college I wanted to create a serene environment for when I return home to visit. For this piece I was inspired by the serenity of the ocean and calming textures of cotton fibers.

Pink Cloud

faux fur, paper mache, cotton rope.

The Pink Cloud was created to ease nervous patients during their annual screenings at J Gershon Breast Imaging. As patients lay down for their ultrasound they look upon the whimsical and lighthearted nature of the Pink Cloud, offering a soothing presence to alleviate their nervousness.

Mystic Moss

dried moss, dried lavender.

I have always been intrigued by the carpets of moss across forest floors. Moss lends itself to a simplistic and zen feel I wish to capture in my design.

Spring Flowers

watercolor on watercolor paper.

A simple painting made outside of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art at a small free form kids art table.

Love. Hope. Roses.

cardstock paper, 4'x8' MDF panel.

In the midst of the pandemic and in the interval before starting my college career, I was stuck at home with little to do. As my largest piece created and now situated at J Gershon Breast Imaging, it served not only to spark hope during the pandemic, but as well to support patients living with breast cancer.

Cranes of Hope

cardstock, driftwood, twine.

In Japanese culture, paper cranes are a symbol of longevity, living for a thousand years, and are gifted to ill patients to wish them a speedy recovery. These pink cranes were created for the waiting room of J Gershon Breast Imaging to give hope to patients dealing with breast cancer and any complications.

Organic Sourdough

dried moss, dried flowers, banneton, wood.

This piece was created in honor of Kevin Masse, the founder of Small State Bakery, after completing a summer internship with him upon opening the bakery. Kevin specializes in organic, naturally leavened sourdough bread. "Organic Sourdough" was a play on the bakery's specialty sourdough and uses a Small State banneton, a proofing basket made of rattan, to hold the "dough" (dried flowers).