I am drawn to creating installations composed of numerous small pieces that come together to form a whole. There’s something powerful in the collective. I see this reflected in the natural world and in social movements, where the smallest elements, when united, can make an impact.

A recurring motif in my work is the teardrop. But it's more than just a teardrop. It's a shell, a milkweed pod, a yoni—a form that channels the divine feminine. Through this shape, I tap into a deep, sacred energy that is both soft and powerful. For me, these forms hold space for the grief I carry for the state of the world. As a millennial artist, my life has been marked by the looming threats of climate crisis and warfare, and these teardrops represent both personal sorrow and collective mourning.

In many of my pieces, I incorporate gold leaf to elevate these vessels, transforming them into objects of reverence. Gold has long been associated with honor and divinity; I use it to symbolize a sense of sacredness. These teardrops are reminders of the fragility of life, the strength in unity, and the hope that, even amidst crisis, there is something worth holding sacred.