My studio practice is rooted in exploration, shaped by a framework of categories that I continually revisit. A major focus of my work has been the female form, an interest first sparked during my early career in fashion photography. In my earlier sculptural works, I drew inspiration from modernist photographers such as Lee Friedlander and Klaus Kempert, weaving art photography into my process to create figurative forms that evoke the contemporary woman. I was drawn to the unconventional, artful poses—compositions that balanced elegance with a formalist sensibility.


Over time, my work has grown increasingly narrative. The choice of pose has become central to storytelling, leading me to work with live models whose expressions embody the emotions I wish to convey. I throw forms that reference body parts, employing a method of segmentation to construct my sculptures. The result is a hybrid of realism and abstraction—figures that straddle the line between representation and interpretation.


The narrative aspect of my practice is deeply rooted in activism, driven by themes of historical storytelling, feminism, gun violence, and civil rights. I respond to the dialogue surrounding social constructs, exploring identity’s complexities and uncovering hidden narratives that speak to unspoken truths. Some works are intentionally confrontational, designed to unsettle the viewer in hopes of inspiring social change.


Recurring motifs—porcelain wings inspired by the white dove, a universal symbol of peace—appear in installations ranging from intimate expressions to large-scale wall sculptures, reflecting on the human condition. In earlier installations, multiple molds of high-heeled pumps explored feminist discourse, offering commentary on power, agency, and constraint.


At my core, I am an insatiably curious maker. Experimentation is essential to my practice—I explore different clay bodies, construction methods, and surface treatments in search of new methodologies. Often, I create a series of vessels to test ideas for surface treatments, later applying those discoveries to broader sculptural forms. In these periods of exploration, I embrace uncertainty, allowing the process to lead me toward something unexpected—something worth pursuing.