Art: Focusing primarily on portraiture, the premise of my work is occupied with the dynamics between the metaphysical and the material realm that manifest in human interaction. It rests in the understanding that our physical state and circumstances in which we find ourselves are dictated by invisible paradigms/st… Read More
Art: Focusing primarily on portraiture, the premise of my work is occupied with the dynamics between the metaphysical and the material realm that manifest in human interaction. It rests in the understanding that our physical state and circumstances in which we find ourselves are dictated by invisible paradigms/structures to which we are subject. It examines how identity is constructed through principal structures - namely spiritual, political and social - and explores the language that buttress/sustain these structures. From mothers to revolutionaries, the lives portrayed in these images reveal a profound acknowledgment of how words (via thoughts, reasoning and principles) are the fuel for the actions carried out by the characters and a lens through which we understand the world around us. By composing the images with text, I make palpable the ideas and experiences that are embodied in language. The text is layered to the point of illegibility as a way to substantiate the space of things unnamed, unarticulated and immaterial.
Design: I create one-of-a-kind garments that engage her interest in contemporary art and urban living. My aesthetic rests in the realm of edgy femininity. The philosophy behind her way of working is consumed with the human body and portraiture as a way to explore how people engage with one another, conform to social norms and convey individuality. In 2008, I was invited to collaborate with internationally renown artist, Andrea Zittel, making unique garments based on Zittel's original design. This project sent me abroad to the Spruth Magers galeries in Berlin and London as a representative and artisan for the project. Read Less
