"Fruits of My Labor," 2024, wood, twine, grown crystals, cast glass, resin, fruit, and soil.

A central element is the depiction of harvested fruits in various states—ravaged sweetness, stripped mangos, turned-out pineapples, and precious amber sap consumed by voracious eyes. The installation concludes with a poignant representation of seeds, symbolizing the potential for future growth and the artist's ongoing commitment to cultivating a giving tree.

Fruits of my Labor encourages viewers to reflect on the true nature of artistic labor, highlighting the vulnerability, sacrifice, and resilience inherent in the creative process. The installation serves as a poignant reminder that, even in the aftermath, the seeds of creativity hold the promise of a new beginning.

I often reflect upon the greater body and preserving self, purpose, and soul in my work. I seek to create spaces emphasizing experiences, utilizing organic and shifting materials to explore the body's natural changes and interactions with external forces. my thesis work embodies a temporal and sensory dimension, often incorporating my physical presence or leaving space for interaction in its absence, to highlight the body's integral role. This approach allows me to delve deeper into how we perceive and are influenced by the physical and metaphysical world, making the body both a subject and a medium in my art.

Materials:

“Inanis”: Eggs, Grown crystals, resin, fabric dye, soil, and found object.

“Damnatio”: Cast Concrete, sand, and found object.

“Fruits of my Labor”: Wood, organic material, textiles, grown crystals, fabric dye, soil, cast glass, found object, and wire.

“Of the Essence”: Wood, cast iron, textiles, grown crystals, resin, and cast wax.