Everyone has experienced something in their life that has changed them, forcing them to react internally and externally. This conversation of physical appearance and internal reflection is an important dialogue in my work. The human form and the human experience are so closely related but also separated by tangibility. Through this process of creating the figure, I am trying to understand my relationship with my own body and the memories I carry. Throughout our lives, our bodies accumulate marks, both visible and invisible. These marks tell the stories of our journeys and of our past. Scars, wrinkles, rolls, and tattoos become imprints of our encounters with sorrow, triumph, and loss. I use these marks in my work, bringing the invisible ones out to convey temporal aspects of memory.

Despite its resilience, the human body is fragile, a reminder of the impermanence of life. This fragility underscores the preciousness of memory, prompting us to cherish and preserve the stories held within and on our bodies. Through my work, I emphasize the need to honor our embodied memories and to celebrate the beauty of imperfection. This dichotomy is evident in the materials and processes I use. There is a tension between hard and soft materials that exemplifies the fragile and strong nature of life. The conversations brought up with these materials allow a viewer to consider their own relationship to the object. My work is a celebration of being human, an understanding of all the experiences, and an appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.