Metamorphosis Collection
The Metamorphosis collection represents the artist's powerful exploration of transformation, healing, and the journey toward self-empowerment. This body of work delves into themes of chronic illness, trauma, addiction, and personal growth, with each piece reflecting a pivotal moment of change or realization. Through mixed media, UV-reactive paints, and holographic elements, the collection conveys the complexities of overcoming adversity and embracing inner strength. The work is not only a reflection of the artist's own experiences but also serves as an invitation for viewers to connect with their own transformative journeys, finding beauty in the process of becoming and healing. Metamorphosisencapsulates the essence of personal renewal, symbolizing the power of resilience and the continuous evolution of the self.
Trapped in a Smile
2024
Mixed Media Acrylic and Oil on Wood
UV Reactive Paint, Holographic Glitter
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2024
Mixed Media Acrylic and Oil on Wood
UV Reactive Paint, Holographic Glitter
Price: Email for Inquiries
Trapped in a Smile poignantly captures the artist’s experience with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The artwork features a smiley face balloon merging with the artist's form inside a reflective disco ball, symbolizing the tension between outward expressions of joy and the internal emotional constraints imposed by trauma. The smiley face balloon, a symbol of societal happiness, contrasts sharply with the artist's feelings of emotional confinement, while the disco ball’s fragmented mirrors represent the fragmented nature of identity and the ongoing dance of healing under external expectations.
The piece is brought to life with UV-reactive acrylic paint and holographic glitter, creating an immersive experience under specific lighting. The glowing colors reflect the emotional intensity and unpredictability of BPD, while the shimmering glitter symbolizes fleeting moments of joy amidst adversity. Trapped in a Smile serves as both a personal narrative and a universal commentary on the pressures of masking inner turmoil. It invites viewers to empathize with the struggles of mental health and challenges societal expectations, fostering dialogue on emotional resilience and authenticity in the face of stigma.
Clear Liquids
2024
Mixed Media on Canvas
UV Reactive Paint, Acrylics, Glitter
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2024
Mixed Media on Canvas
UV Reactive Paint, Acrylics, Glitter
Price: Email for Inquiries
Clear Liquids explores the intersection of overcoming eating disorders and managing Crohn’s Disease, through the metaphor of clear liquids used during colonoscopy preparation. The artwork portrays the artist's journey of adaptation, resilience, and the complex relationship with food and health. The central motif of gummy bears, a substitute for clear liquids, symbolizes the artist's innovative way of coping during medical challenges, while highlighting the resilience required to navigate both physical and mental struggles.
Rendered in UV-reactive acrylic paints and embellished with glitter, Clear Liquids shifts under different lighting, evoking the emotional complexity of managing chronic illness. The shimmering elements capture moments of hope and adaptation amidst the overwhelming reality of medical processes. The piece speaks to the vulnerability and strength inherent in the artist's journey, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of resilience in the face of adversity and personal growth. Through its symbolic imagery and layered textures, Clear Liquids fosters introspection on the relationship between the body, food, and healing.
Limbo
Work in Progress
2024
Mixed Media Installation
2024
Mixed Media Installation
Limbo is an ongoing installation that represents the artist’s emotional and psychological journey through the nine circles of hell. Currently in development, this piece will feature a large book filled with sketches and drawings, documenting the evolution of the painting over the span of six months. The book itself will be designed to resemble a crime scene map, with strings connecting sketches and ideas, visually mapping the artist’s journey through personal struggles and existential challenges.
Each page will serve as a snapshot of the artist’s internal world during this period, with the evolving sketches offering glimpses into the complex layers of emotions, decisions, and reflections encountered on the path toward healing. The concept of Limbo explores the sensation of being trapped between states of existence and non-existence, using the metaphor of Dante's "nine circles" to symbolize various struggles, from addiction and trauma to personal rebirth.
The sketches show the tension between hopelessness and perseverance, capturing fragmented thoughts and moments of clarity. As viewers engage with these initial stages, they are invited to witness the process of creation—how an idea transforms into something tangible, evolving through raw emotion and reflection. The intricate design and use of string will create a visual map, inviting viewers to interact with the piece and follow the artist’s journey through each "circle" of their internal battles.
This evolving piece emphasizes the therapeutic nature of art and the catharsis that comes with externalizing personal pain. The Limbo installation will not only represent a physical manifestation of the artist’s healing process but also challenge viewers to reflect on their own experiences with uncertainty, personal growth, and the concept of liminality in their own lives.
COMING SUMMER
2025
