Armadura (2024)
Mixed Media Sculpture | 10 Feet Long
Foam Clay, Wooden Beads, UV Reactive Paint, Metal Wire, Jump Ring Hoops, Epoxy Resin, Holographic Glitter
Mixed Media Sculpture | 10 Feet Long
Foam Clay, Wooden Beads, UV Reactive Paint, Metal Wire, Jump Ring Hoops, Epoxy Resin, Holographic Glitter
Armadura is a towering 10-foot sculpture that embodies strength, resilience, and the power of personal transformation. Inspired by a cherished necklace gifted by the artist’s husband, this piece reimagines the talisman of protection into an expansive work of art, symbolizing the armor we build to navigate life’s challenges.
The use of foam clay and wooden beads grounds the sculpture in natural textures, evoking a sense of stability and inner fortitude. Metal wire and jump rings weave through the structure, representing the interwoven connections of love and support that reinforce personal growth. UV reactive paint and holographic glitter electrify the surface, illuminating the piece under different lighting conditions and mirroring the ever-changing nature of strength and identity.
By scaling up an intimate object into a grand, immersive form, Armadura transforms personal symbolism into a universal narrative. It invites viewers to reflect on their own protective forces, the relationships that fortify them, and the resilience that defines the human experience. Through this radiant and intricate sculpture, Armadura stands as both a shield and a beacon—a testament to the endurance of love and self-empowerment.
Redgie (2024)
Mixed Media Sculpture
Metal, Wire, UV Reactive Paint, Holographic Glitter
Mixed Media Sculpture
Metal, Wire, UV Reactive Paint, Holographic Glitter
Redgie is a striking metal sculpture that reinterprets the classic balloon dog, transforming a symbol of childhood whimsy into a reflection on fragility, resilience, and personal struggle. Crafted from welded metal and shaped into the delicate yet enduring form of a balloon dog, Redgie challenges the notion of impermanence—where something meant to be fleeting is solidified, yet still carries the tension of vulnerability.
With a surface adorned in UV reactive paint and holographic glitter, Redgie shifts under different lighting, mirroring the ever-changing emotional states tied to anxiety, addiction, and trauma. The rigid structure contrasts with the playful form, embodying the duality of strength and susceptibility, joy and hardship.
More than a sculpture, Redgie serves as a self-portrait of endurance, a reminder that even in our most fragile states, we persist. It invites viewers to question their own perceptions of strength, nostalgia, and the ways in which we carry and transform our struggles into resilience.
