Statement

My collages represent the space between what we see and what we remember, between the places before us and those we carry within. I'm interested in the permeable boundary where direct experience of our environment becomes embedded in the visions and narratives of memory.

I draw from ecological phenomena for inspiration: the constant flux of currents through water, the vibrant sunsets of my home, the interplay between human activity and the environment. My palette reflects the vibrancy of these hybrid environments and the freedom of unrestrained memory. Embedded within my work are indications that all places emerge from ongoing interactions between human activity and the environment; place is already a hybrid assemblage.

I forego horizon lines and singular viewpoints to simulate the immersiveness of being within an environment. Hand-printed, drawn, and painted collage elements allow for spontaneity that preserves the sense of vitality inherent in these spaces, spaces where sensory perception and physical experience are reshaped by memory.

Through my work, I invite viewers to recognize how deeply we internalize our surroundings to become part of our interior geography and the places we carry within.