I am an American visual artist with a practice rooted in alternative photographic processes and fiber/textile techniques. Often working outdoors, my processes, materials and subject matter are influenced by—and dependent upon—the four elements. I consider my works to be visual meditations on existential concerns surrounding the death/desire relationship. I feel Western society’s preoccupation with eternal youth and progress leads to a suppression of grief, denial of death, and a disconnection from natural cycles. This disconnect extends to broader issues such as climate change denial, where humanity’s estrangement from the natural world exacerbates environmental degradation.

My perspective is informed by more than a decade spent living and working throughout Latin America, Asia, and Europe where I observed a rich diversity of mourning rituals and expressions of grief. With a bachelor’s degree in studio art, and a master’s degree in applied linguistics, my artistic practice embodies an interdisciplinary approach to visual storytelling. My work seeks to reconnect humanity with the natural world, delving into symbolism of life, death, and renewal.

I have exhibited with galleries in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chicago, New York and Porto. My work is included in several private collections across the United States. I have worked as a teaching artist in the United States, Portugal, and Myanmar.