You can’t spell heart or earth without art

Since childhood, art has been the one constant in my life—meeting me with the same unconditional presence I’ve given it. What began as telling stories to my grandfather evolved into poetry at a young age, and over time, expanded into new forms that continued to find me when I needed them most. Through trauma, loss, homelessness, and my years in the military, art remained my grounding force.

During my military service, I underwent spinal surgery and had to learn how to walk again. In that period of uncertainty, I returned to poetry as a daily practice—using it to process, refocus, and hold onto a sense of self. Later, photography grounded me in the present, while painting became my primary form of expression from 2020 to 2023 during the stillness of the pandemic.

The birth of my son in 2023 marked a shift in my life, and in 2024 I was introduced to ceramics. It quickly became my primary medium. The physicality of clay and its demand for patience and presence resonated deeply with me, offering both grounding and transformation.

My work explores identity, memory, and the layered nature of the human experience. I am drawn to the idea that we are never just one version of ourselves, but a collection of moments, environments, and internal shifts. This perspective is reflected in my forms, textures, and glaze work.

Ceramics, to me, is a balance between control and surrender. It records every touch and moment of intention, creating pieces that feel honest and enduring. I often view my work as vessels—both physical and emotional—holding fragments of experience.

While ceramics is my foundation, I continue to explore photography, painting, woodworking, and fashion design as extensions of the same creative language.

I didn’t choose art—art chose me. There is no version of me without it.