The methods I use to make meaningful art mirror how I approach challenges in my personal life. I am constantly striving to counter my habits of perception for the sake of clarity. Bypassing preconceived thoughts allows subconscious material to flow from the heart. I accept these honest reflections even if it makes me uncomfortable. Anxiety, despair, and confusion are encouraged to come to full expression and integration. Future explorations then bring important insights into the art that were not available at their time of creation.
I understand complex emotions not as hindrances to the creation of meaningful work, but rather as tangible opportunities to address an underlying need. In the past I have confused symptoms themselves for the fundamental source of an issue. I now use artistic practice to help reframe these often unwanted emotions, which always carry potential for mindfulness and curiosity. Art allows me to reconstruct myself so I can address the deepest needs of my soul.
ATL’24
The Journalism of a Line
30 Years of Newcomb Art Printmaking
An Exhibition of Collected prints and
exchange portfolios from 1994 – 2024. Curated by Professor Teresa Cole, Maxine and Ford Graham Chair in Fine Art. 2024
RECON: 2022
BFA Exhibition In-Person
The 2020 BFA graduates of the Newcomb Art Department are pleased to present RECON, an exhibition of new artwork, following the cancellation of our undergraduate thesis exhibitions nearly 28 months ago. Click the photo to view it online.
Together apART: Created During Covid
ArtsWestchester in White Plains, NT presents a group exhibition including more than 250 works of art by 224 artists from throughout the Hudson Valley. All of the exhibited works were made between March 2020 and March 2021. Click on the photo to the right to view the online show.
Colors of Spring
Two of my pieces, “Chrysanthemums for Hilma” and “Koi Deck 1” were featured in Blue Door Art Center’s gallery in Yonkers, New York. Paintings, sculpture, clay work, photos, prints and more are on display in this group exhibition. Click the photo to the left to view the online portion of the show.
Duct Tape Over Cracks in the Sidewalk
Student group exhibition featuring my video project “Who Invented Litter?” Originally, this service learning class was intended to conclude with an in person group show in Antenna’s gallery in New Orleans, LA. Covid 19 eliminated that possibility, so we translated the exhibit into an online exhibit that opened in May 2020. View it by clicking the photo to the right.
2020 BFA Senior Thesis Online Show
My senior thesis show was adapted for online viewing due to Covid-19. It was officially posted to the Newcomb-Tulane Art Website in April, 2020. Unfortunately, the deactivation of my undergraduate account meant the loss of this Adobe Spark page.
RAW New Orleans presents: OVATION
Featuring 9 customized outfits on the runway at The Republic NOLA on November 7th, 2018. To view the photos from the event, go to the “Raw Runway” section of the menu.
Newcomb Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
Featuring my abstract triptych “It Is” Acryllic on BFK 2018. This piece won the Juror’s Award. Juror: Christina Molina.