My work is rooted in a lifelong connection to nature and a growing concern with how we interact with the world around us.
When I was younger, I was fascinated—even unsettled—by the ways we consume and disregard the environment. Children’s books, told from the perspectives of animals, nurtured my empathy for non-human life on this planet. These stories revealed the imbalance between human behavior, and care of the environment.
That early confusion drives my artistic practice, motivating me to create work that asks each of us to pause and reconsider our relationship with the natural world.
Working at a meat market in a diverse community 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 man-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.
