ARTIST STATEMENT

My work explores the fragments of self that are depleted or replaced as we navigate the complex narratives of loss and transformation. I am creating and connecting to moments that have passed and the many different versions we become of our selves. Through navigating the response to loss, we are a new rendering of our self in a new altered narrative. My pieces reflect on the interplay between absence, presence, and the void that lies between them, asking us to consider the ever-changing nature of identity.

 

Clay, for me, is not just a material but a vessel of memory. It has a life of its own, requiring attention and care throughout its journey. Like us, it is vulnerable—subject to cracking, breaking, and sometimes even exploding. The process of working with clay becomes a sanctuary, a space where emotions can be expressed and explored. The fragile results of this process mirror the fragility of our own lives. In creating these precarious objects, I aim to make a statement about the precious, fleeting nature of existence.

 

Each piece becomes a personal shrine, a small altar dedicated to memories of what could have been—the moments we were supposed to share, the things we should have done together. Through my work, I seek to connect to those lost moments and honor the many versions of ourselves that arise from our experiences of loss and renewal.