I’ve always seen my art - no matter the medium - as a form of communication. But more than just sharing ideas, I’ve come to understand it as a way to connect with others on a level that goes beyond words.

As I am creating this artwork, I am reminded that we’re all building something in life. … Maybe it’s a life filled with meaning and spiritual connection, or one defined by material possessions and a mindset of scarcity.

I've been busy finishing my latest piece for the (un)earthly show at the Ridley Gallery. This one pushed me creatively—working three-dimensionally with a dollhouse, an open wood box (made by a friend), a root ball, and some papier-mâché elements.

When I create pieces like the one I’m working on now, I try not to hold too firm an idea of the finished outcome. I’ve learned that letting a piece unfold naturally produces stronger work, but I didn’t always approach art this way.

Little birds have been appearing in my artwork for quite some time now. It all started during a difficult season when I felt lost and forgotten.