My work is rooted in a lifelong connection to nature and a growing concern with how humans interact with the world around us. From an early age, I was fascinated—and often unsettled—by the ways we consume, alter, and disregard the environment. Childhood books and stories told from the perspectives of animals nurtured my empathy for nonhuman life and revealed the imbalance between human behavior and environmental care. That early confusion now drives my practice, motivating me to create work that asks viewers to pause and reconsider their relationship with the natural world.
Working in a meat market has profoundly shaped my understanding of consumption. Witnessing the realities behind food production has exposed how sanitized and disconnected Western perspectives on food have become. This experience informs my exploration of empathy, responsibility, and awareness within systems of consumption.
Through works such as When Will We Realize and Cycle of Life, I examine the effects of consumerism, habitat destruction, and environmental neglect. Recurring imagery of birds, landscapes, and human-made structures highlights both the fragility and interconnectedness of life on Earth. Ultimately, my goal is to create work that celebrates the beauty of nature while emphasizing the urgency of protecting it, encouraging viewers to reflect on the consequences of their everyday choices.
