Uranium glassware, aluminum, steel hardware, lamp components, black light LED bulb
7.75in x 7.5in x 7in
By combining different wavelengths of light on the electromagnetic spectrum, both invisible and visible, a lamp becomes a collaboration between opposites. The vibrant glow of the uranium glass is only achievable through interaction with other wavelengths across the spectrum. Cold, industrial elements may initially clash with intense hues, but taking a lesson from the wavelengths, they partner together to create a cohesive, functional object.
At the Hands of the Machine, 2024
Inkjet print, laser cut and engraved plywood, aluminum, steel hardware
25in x 24in x 1in
As we live through time, rapid technological advancements often sprout worry and fear, forcing the contrast of new and old to quickly become relevant topics of conversation. A prehistoric representation of a modern landscape is a window into my own existential feelings regarding this theme. Printing a cave painting, laser engraving arrowheads, and even just the combination of wood and steel are bitter reflections of the idea that everyone and everything must race forward in a chronological manner. We step over the present as if it were a puddle on a path, forgetting we put on rain boots just a few moments ago. What is the point of living in the future if we cannot acknowledge the past?
Imitate, 2024
Oak, nickel, steel hardware, archival inkjet prints
Two 21in x 3in x 3in pillars
When I’m having a conversation with someone, I often feel as though I cannot quite comprehend the emotions they are feeling. This turns on a sort of “imitation mode” in my brain, causing me to mimic them in an effort to better understand. In this sculpture, I am imitating the expressions of my friend, Sydney, but in an exaggerated manner. The industrial materials and filters on the images distort this natural connection we have into something slightly artificial.
Making Something I Cannot See, 2023
Vitreous enamel, copper, plexiglass, cotton cord
12in x 12in
I have protanopia colorblindness. This is a huge part of my identity as an artist but is not a topic I have ever touched on with my work. This self-portrait in an Ishihara Test style is one of the first jewelry/metals pieces I have done in color. The drilled holes in each copper disk add to the overwhelmingness of the viewing experience, along with making each disk have a “pupil,” emphasizing the theme of vision. Overall, this work is a commentary on my struggles with protanopia and how it is a contributing factor in how I create my artwork.
Mom, 2023
Copper, nickel, brass, vitreous enamel, acetate print, ball chain, found objects
9in x 2in x 2in
After some thinking, I came to the realization that everyone’s keys say a lot about them as a person. To reflect on that, I made an imaginary set of keys inspired by one of the most important people in my life: my mom. I took into account her personality traits, memories I have with her, and just her overall vibe.