Studio Art & ARchitecture

I’m an artist and aspiring architect. I enjoy the moment in the creative process when I pause, look at what I’m making, and begin to see the full picture. It’s when a new sense of appreciation or a new way of seeing the world starts to form. My inspiration as an artist comes from reimagining the world around me through deconstruction and contrast. I’m especially drawn to art that extends beyond the page, where I can use unconventional materials or spaces as part of the work. When the world becomes my canvas, I feel my creativity at its fullest and am reminded that there is always more to discover.

Inspired by architectural landmarks of New York City, I cut silhouettes and drew detail with white charcoal on the Vessel, the Oculus, the World Trade Center, Little Island, and the Alamo sculpture and configured them beside a drawing of the Brooklyn

Inspired by architectural landmarks of New York City, I cut silhouettes and drew detail with white charcoal on the Vessel, the Oculus, the World Trade Center, Little Island, and the Alamo sculpture and configured them beside a drawing of the Brooklyn Bridge. I also included two silhouettes of people appreciating the structures.

Observing myself in a mirror, I drew a detailed self portait in which the viewer’s eye is drawn to the lighting contrast and shadows on the clothing, hair, and face.

Observing myself in a mirror, I drew a detailed self portait in which the viewer’s eye is drawn to the lighting contrast and shadows on the clothing, hair, and face.

I first created the two “portals” into very different but inviting scenes: a bright city street and a tranquil water bank. Then, with the goal of contrasting the two, I made stairs out of foamboard and wood sticks signaling the movement between city

I first created the two “portals” into very different but inviting scenes: a bright city street and a tranquil water bank. Then, with the goal of contrasting the two, I made stairs out of foamboard and wood sticks signaling the movement between city and nature.

This is a still-life that highlights various cans and bottles in the foreground and establishes a vanishing point near the window which the shelving and boxes follow. The light is coming from the window.

This is a still-life that highlights various cans and bottles in the foreground and establishes a vanishing point near the window which the shelving and boxes follow. The light is coming from the window.

Small Living measures 8’ by 28’ and includes all basic living requirements including a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet, and queen bed.

Small Living measures 8’ by 28’ and includes all basic living requirements including a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet, and queen bed.

This sculpture’s dimensions are all based on photos I took in my studio. I drew, cut, and rearranged them, positioning each piece in a way that alters the viewer’s perception of them. My goal in making this was for different viewing angles to look li

This sculpture’s dimensions are all based on photos I took in my studio. I drew, cut, and rearranged them, positioning each piece in a way that alters the viewer’s perception of them. My goal in making this was for different viewing angles to look like whole new pieces.

Made from worn jeans collected from my grandparents, and other family members, this quilt transforms everyday items into a shared history. Each piece carries traces of its original wearer stitched together to form something both familiar and new.

Made from worn jeans collected from my grandparents, and other family members, this quilt transforms everyday items into a shared history. Each piece carries traces of its original wearer stitched together to form something both familiar and new.

With the intent of deepening my understanding of how light hits objects, I used black paper and primarily white charcoal to draw a small deconstructed village composed of buildings and objects that would reflect light uniquely.

With the intent of deepening my understanding of how light hits objects, I used black paper and primarily white charcoal to draw a small deconstructed village composed of buildings and objects that would reflect light uniquely.

This piece originated as an observational drawing, looking out of a window, but grew with my imagination. I chose to include butterfies because I’ve always had an affinity for them, but, living in New York City, I rarely see them so I wanted to make

This piece originated as an observational drawing, looking out of a window, but grew with my imagination. I chose to include butterfies because I’ve always had an affinity for them, but, living in New York City, I rarely see them so I wanted to make a piece of art that combined the city and the insect.

I went to Tanzania and visited a small village called Mto Wa Mbu. There, we walked around a bustling market which is the inspiration for this drawing. The Amazon cardboard it is drawn on represents the remoteness of the town and reality of access in

I went to Tanzania and visited a small village called Mto Wa Mbu. There, we walked around a bustling market which is the inspiration for this drawing. The Amazon cardboard it is drawn on represents the remoteness of the town and reality of access in Mto Wa Mbu.